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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Toolbox.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can the book, On Writing, be described?
(a) A poorly conceived hack job.
(b) Clever, formulistic, but inspiring.
(c) A masterpiece.
(d) Poignant, educated and inspiring.

2. In the chapter, C.V., King makes a discovery about writing. What is this discovery?
(a) He discovers that his writing is not very good.
(b) He discovers that writing controls his life.
(c) He discovers that writing was something he likes to do.
(d) He discovers that writing is an obsession.

3. King states that writing is a job that includes aspects that are ____.
(a) Unexplainable.
(b) Ponderous.
(c) Void of meaning.
(d) Drudgery.

4. King claims __________ is the second most important tool in a writer's toolbox.
(a) Grammar.
(b) A good plot.
(c) Beauty of expression.
(d) Theme.

5. According to King, what is the most important tool for a writer?
(a) Vocabulary.
(b) Good typing skills.
(c) Lots of notes.
(d) An excellent computer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is King's most important injunction to writers?

2. According to King, what are two reasons to write?

3. King's early addiction soon added another one. What is it?

4. With respect to vocabulary, King states that __________ does not matter:

5. What does the second chapter open with King presenting to the reader?

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