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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 B. Reflections.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which essay was written by Richard Tillinghast?
(a) "Household Economy, Ruthlessness, Romance and the Art of Hospitality."
(b) "Waiting and Silence."
(c) "The Rewrite as Assignment."
(d) "Of Revision."

2. "Quilting in the Ditch" requires students to study what topic?
(a) Quilting.
(b) Physics.
(c) Language.
(d) History.

3. What is the purpose of "Index/Table of Contents Exercise?"
(a) To learn how to index.
(b) To create characterization.
(c) To understand how books are published.
(d) To outline a book.

4. "What's it about?" discusses what topic?
(a) Inspiration.
(b) Meaning.
(c) Subject matter.
(d) Concept.

5. "In the Waiting Room" encourages students to imitate what in a poem?
(a) Formula.
(b) Tone.
(c) Voice.
(d) Syntax.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Free-Verse Lineation," what is the format used in the original poem?

2. How many lists are used in the second section?

3. What is the name of the method that teaches the use of rhythm and sound in free verse?

4. What poet is used as a reference?

5. Gioia requires students to write their poems in what way?

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