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