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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Seven. Major and Minor Surgery: On Revision and Writer's Block A. Exercises.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What topic is addressed in "Letter Poems?"
(a) Childhood fantasies.
(b) Being in prison.
(c) Lost love.
(d) Eavesdropping.

2. What is the purpose of "Personal Universe Deck?"
(a) Learn how to play poker.
(b) Kick start the writing process.
(c) To create one's own universe.
(d) To stretch the imagination.

3. Who wrote "Dramatic Monologue: Carving the Voice, Carving the Masks?"
(a) St. Andrew.
(b) McMillian.
(c) St. John.
(d) Mitchell.

4. Gioia requires students to write their poems in what way?
(a) With crayons.
(b) In the air.
(c) With their left hands.
(d) Standing on the table tops.

5. Which item are students not required to study in this section?
(a) Specifics.
(b) Detail.
(c) Syntax.
(d) Randomness.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author tells students not to be afraid of what item?

2. What are students required to do in "Rhapsodizing Repetitions?"

3. "As/Like/Finish the Sentence" requires students to write:

4. Who wrote the section about the handkerchief?

5. "The Party of the Century" reviews what technique?

(see the answer key)

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