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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On Living: A Postscript.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the chapter, C.V., King touches on the theme of the book. What is this theme?
(a) Writing for money.
(b) Writing as a career.
(c) Writing as magic.
(d) Writing as life support.

2. Where is the cloth mentioned in King's image located within the image?
(a) Lying on the floor.
(b) Under the cage.
(c) Beside the first object.
(d) Draped over a chair.

3. How does King use theme in his novels?
(a) To guide the plot along.
(b) To help him stay on course.
(c) To create a moral in his work.
(d) To illustrate otherwise obscure points.

4. What does King consider to be a writer's practice?
(a) Any kind of writing.
(b) Writing exercises.
(c) Daily journal entries.
(d) Reading.

5. What equipment does a writer need according to King?
(a) A telephone, a computer, and some music.
(b) A desk and a chair with a typewriter.
(c) A computer, or a pad of paper, and perhaps some music.
(d) A telephone, a desk, and a computer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of job does King believe writing to be?

2. What is the name of the dog involved in King's accident?

3. When does King hold himself to the minimum number of words per day?

4. Why does King miss his first year of school?

5. What suggestion does King's wife make during his recovery period?

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