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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal appears in the image King describes in the second chapter?
(a) A rabbit.
(b) A parakeet.
(c) A cat.
(d) A turtle.

2. What does King remember about his childhood with his brother Dave?
(a) Many adventures.
(b) Their pets.
(c) Always being in trouble.
(d) How his brother hit him.

3. According to King, what are two reasons to write?
(a) Writing as a serious career; writing as a hobby.
(b) Writing as a passion; writing as a way to gain fame.
(c) Writing for fame and glory; writing for a livelihood.
(d) Writing as a passion; writing as a career.

4. How does King describe the image discussed in chapter two?
(a) In great detail.
(b) With as little detail as possible.
(c) Without any details.
(d) With certain key details.

5. According to King, what should dialogue represent?
(a) Normal speech.
(b) Dialogue should stress the best conversational ability of the characters.
(c) Conversation between characters.
(d) Speech written as we hear it, i.e. Whatcha ya doin'?

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it important to King that a writer not be distracted while working?

2. What lesson does the experience with his uncle teach King?

3. Why does King feel that plotting out a novel is not wise?

4. According to King, what three things are the bases of all stories?

5. According to King, what goes in the top of the writer's toolbox?

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