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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft Test | Final Test - Medium

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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. However, King does believe _______ to be essential to a writer's vocabulary.
(a) Beauty.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Honesty.
(d) Cleverness.

2. What is King's first piece of advice to those reading the chapter, On Writing?
(a) To practice their writing using his suggestions.
(b) To believe in their work.
(c) To read.
(d) To write every day.

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

4. How could the object King's uncle inherits be described?
(a) Big but light.
(b) Large and open.
(c) Small and light.
(d) Large and hard to carry around.

5. According to King, which element of a novel is less important than aspiring writers might believe?
(a) Dialogue.
(b) Plot.
(c) Characterization.
(d) Theme.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to King, what is the most important tool for a writer?

2. Why does King emphasize the importance of reading?

3. According to King, what is the best technique to use with description?

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

5. What kind of material should a writer read in order to learn the most from his reading?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the chapter, On Writing, King says some critics of his work claim that he is a hack. What is a hack and what evidence can you find to support the statement that King is a hack?

2. Both with vocabulary and 'above all else' King emphasizes honesty. Explain 'honesty' according to King and in your own words.

3. How would some of King's other beliefs about writing increase a reader's pleasure? Explain in your own words.

4. In the chapter, On Writing, King says a writer can improve his work by reading. How does the advice given by King 'to read' improve a writer's work?

5. Why does King believe that adverbs, especially those ending in -ly are unnecessary?

6. King stated aspiring writers should not use speaker attributes other than said. What are speaker attributes and why would King warn against using them?

7. In the chapter, On Writing, King explains that description should be the smallest amount possible. How would you evaluate King's beliefs on writing description?

8. Explain King's beliefs on vocabulary.

9. What is King trying to tell the aspiring writer about finding his voice?

10. What are some of the most important aspects of grammar that an aspiring writer should observe according to King?

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