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On Writing by Stephen King
  • 1. What genre is 'On Writing' primarily considered?
A) Short story collection
B) Novel
C) Poetry
D) Memoir and writing guide
  • 2. In which year was 'On Writing' published?
A) 1995
B) 2000
C) 2005
D) 2010
  • 3. What does King emphasize as a critical part of writing?
A) Reading
B) Mathematics
C) Cooking
D) Traveling
  • 4. Which writing tool does King recommend?
A) A typewriter
B) A computer
C) A dictaphone
D) A pen
  • 5. What personal tragedy does King discuss in 'On Writing'?
A) His near-fatal accident
B) Divorce
C) His mother's illness
D) The death of his father
  • 6. What advice does King give about first drafts?
A) Perfect first drafts
B) Shitty first drafts
C) Revised first drafts
D) Carefully planned first drafts
  • 7. In 'On Writing', King mentions a specific book he wrote. What is it?
A) Carrie
B) The Shining
C) Misery
D) The Stand
  • 8. How does King suggest writers should handle critiques?
A) Be open but not overly sensitive
B) Get offended easily
C) Ignore all critiques
D) Pretend they don't exist
  • 9. What ritual does King mention about his writing process?
A) Only writing on weekends
B) Writing only during the night
C) Writing in public places
D) Writing every day
  • 10. What does King suggest about the use of adverbs?
A) Use them excessively
B) Avoid them completely
C) Use them sparingly
D) Only use them in dialogue
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