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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does King begin to submit stories to magazines?
(a) While in junior high school.
(b) While in college.
(c) While in high school.
(d) While in elementary school.

2. Does King feel that a writer should blindly follow all the rules in the book he recommends?
(a) No. He feels some of the rules are 'a little over the top'.
(b) Yes, because these rules are the ultimate authority.
(c) Yes, but the writer should remember and use the exceptions, too.
(d) Yes. They are excellent rules.

3. According to King, grammar rules were _______________ .
(a) Made to be broken.
(b) To be followed.
(c) Convenient conventions.
(d) Necessary for communication.

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

5. According to King, what three things are the bases of all stories?
(a) Narration, dialogue, and description.
(b) Characterization, dialogue and theme.
(c) Narration, dialogue, and characterization.
(d) Dialogue, theme, and description.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first chapter, C.V., about?

2. What equipment does a writer need according to King?

3. How many words a day does King try to produce?

4. What is King's overall opinion on writing as a profession?

5. Who is the character Carrie based on?

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