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Feldman, Big Book—Chapter 007 Study Quiz
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Freewriting:
A. is a method of silencing your inner-critic.
B. is an excellent way to write a complete first draft.
C. is a way to overcome fear of the blank page.
D. A and C only
2. The technique of brainstorming:
A. is best done with a group of people.
B. is only valuable in an academic context.
C. is particularly valuable for scientists and other highly intelligent professionals.
D. is a process that should only be done by oneself.
3. Which of the following techniques can effectively be used for writing papers?
A. Constructing an outline.
B. Starting the paper with a relevant anecdote.
C. Considering how much the professor knows about the topic before beginning work.
D. A and B only
4. A thesis statement is best described as:
A. the main point of a paper, typically stating the writer's opinion.
B. an overview of a paper.
C. a statement of arguments and counterarguments.
D. a one-sentence summary of the paper.
5. All of the following statements about the ABBCC structure are correct EXCEPT:
A. the second B stands for body.
B. each letter should only represent one paragraph.
C. the first C, counterarguments, is an often overlooked but vital component of a well-written
paper.
D. the conclusion should always refer back to the thesis in some way.
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Feldman, Big Book—Chapter 007 Study Quiz
6. Students who have trouble writing first drafts:
A. pay relatively little attention to grammar and punctuation.
B. analyze each sentence immediately after writing it.
C. start in the middle instead of at the beginning.
D. start out with one thesis statement in mind and end up with another.
7. The revision process:
A. requires less thought for today's students, thanks to word processing programs.
B. is rarely necessary for accomplished writers of non-academic material such as fiction.
C. primarily involves checking grammar and paragraph transitions.
D. none of the above
8. One way to overcome public speaking anxiety is to:
A. use relaxation techniques such as deep breathing.
B. practice, practice, practice.
C. begin with an appropriate anecdote or story to draw the audience in to what is being said.
D. all of the above
9. The process of "PREPing" to speak extemporaneously:
A. may seem awkward at first, but with practice can become automatic.
B. is unrealistically complicated for situations outside the classroom.
C. is less valuable for students whose first language is not English.
D. involves naming each of the four steps aloud while responding to a question.
10. Imagine that after moving from Southeast Asia to Wisconsin, ThaoMee Xiong was
assigned an oral presentation on her immigrant experience during her first week of class.
Which of these techniques might help her give an effective speech?
A. Discussing the effects of the Vietnam War on Laos.
B. Using the ABBCC method to organize her speech.
C. Beginning with a humorous anecdote about her mispronunciation of an English word and
the confusion it caused in an Appleton grocery store.
D. Brainstorming with American-born students the night before the presentation.
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Feldman, Big Book—Chapter 007 Study Quiz Key
Multiple Choice Questions
1. (p. 172) Freewriting:
A. is a method of silencing your inner-critic.
B. is an excellent way to write a complete first draft.
C. is a way to overcome fear of the blank page.
D. A and C only
Blooms: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 7.1
2. (p. 173) The technique of brainstorming:
A. is best done with a group of people.
B. is only valuable in an academic context.
C. is particularly valuable for scientists and other highly intelligent professionals.
D. is a process that should only be done by oneself.
Blooms: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 7.1
3. (p. 178) Which of the following techniques can effectively be used for writing papers?
A. Constructing an outline.
B. Starting the paper with a relevant anecdote.
C. Considering how much the professor knows about the topic before beginning work.
D. A and B only
Blooms: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 7.1
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Feldman, Big Book—Chapter 007 Study Quiz Key
4. (p. 179) A thesis statement is best described as:
A. the main point of a paper, typically stating the writer's opinion.
B. an overview of a paper.
C. a statement of arguments and counterarguments.
D. a one-sentence summary of the paper.
Blooms: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 7.1
5. (p. 180) All of the following statements about the ABBCC structure are correct EXCEPT:
A. the second B stands for body.
B. each letter should only represent one paragraph.
C. the first C, counterarguments, is an often overlooked but vital component of a well-written
paper.
D. the conclusion should always refer back to the thesis in some way.
Blooms: Knowledge
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 7.1
6. (p. 182) Students who have trouble writing first drafts:
A. pay relatively little attention to grammar and punctuation.
B. analyze each sentence immediately after writing it.
C. start in the middle instead of at the beginning.
D. start out with one thesis statement in mind and end up with another.
Blooms: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 7.2
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Feldman, Big Book—Chapter 007 Study Quiz Key
7. (p. 183) The revision process:
A. requires less thought for today's students, thanks to word processing programs.
B. is rarely necessary for accomplished writers of non-academic material such as fiction.
C. primarily involves checking grammar and paragraph transitions.
D. none of the above
Blooms: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 7.2
8. (p. 189) One way to overcome public speaking anxiety is to:
A. use relaxation techniques such as deep breathing.
B. practice, practice, practice.
C. begin with an appropriate anecdote or story to draw the audience in to what is being said.
D. all of the above
Blooms: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 7.3
9. (p. 196) The process of "PREPing" to speak extemporaneously:
A. may seem awkward at first, but with practice can become automatic.
B. is unrealistically complicated for situations outside the classroom.
C. is less valuable for students whose first language is not English.
D. involves naming each of the four steps aloud while responding to a question.
Blooms: Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 7.3
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Feldman, Big Book—Chapter 007 Study Quiz Key
10. (p. 191) Imagine that after moving from Southeast Asia to Wisconsin, ThaoMee Xiong was
assigned an oral presentation on her immigrant experience during her first week of class.
Which of these techniques might help her give an effective speech?
A. Discussing the effects of the Vietnam War on Laos.
B. Using the ABBCC method to organize her speech.
C. Beginning with a humorous anecdote about her mispronunciation of an English word and
the confusion it caused in an Appleton grocery store.
D. Brainstorming with American-born students the night before the presentation.
Blooms: Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 7.3
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