Chapter Quizzes
Second Edition Updates by Karen Cox, City College of San Francisco
Quiz for Chapter 1: The Reading-Writing Connection
Knowledge of Content
Directions: Choose the best answer based upon the information you learned in Chapter 1
1. True or False? Reading is a way to make contact with new ideas.
2. True or False? Reading and writing work best when considered as chores to be
done quickly.
3. True or False? “Nutshelling” summarizes the importance of a reading in one sentence.
4. True or False? When you “write to share learning” you are your main audience.
5. At different points in the writing process, you should get feedback from .
a) your classmates
b) writing tutors
c) your instructor
d) all of the above
6. True or False? “Writing to share learning” includes proofreading and editing.
7. According to the Writing Spectrum, rank the following forms of writing in order from
the most casual to the most formal.
a) Persuasive Paragraphs and Essays
b) Blogs
c) Research Reports
d) Text Messages
8. “Subject” is defined as _ .
a) the name of the course requiring the writing assignment.
b) the person, idea, event, or object being discussed or described.
c) the topic sentence of the paragraph supporting the main idea.
d) the primary character in a story.
9. “Purpose” is defined as _ .
a) the specific reason for the reading or writing (i.e., to inform, persuade, or share).
b) the tone of an essay or article.
c) the credibility of the author in regards to the material being read or written.
d) the attitude of the author.
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10. “Audience” is defined as .
a) the sphere of influence motivating an author to write about a
topic.
b) the main idea of the
text.
c) the intended readership for printed
material.
d) the people who are specifically mentioned in an article or
essay.
11. “Type” is defined as .
a) the form of a reading selection or piece of writing (i.e. textbook chapters,
essays, reports, summaries, and blogs).
b) the font size of an article or
essay.
c) the kind of person being targeted by a particular writing (i.e. introvert, extrovert,
etc.).
d) the tone of the
author.
12. “Role” is defined as .
a) the main purpose of a piece of professional writing
.
b) the position the writer assumes (i.e. student, expert, or
critic).
c) a type of audience member who pretends to be an expert on a
subject.
d) the resolution of a character in a
story.
13. Write the words that make the acronym STRAP (as in STRAP Strategy).
S =
T =
R =
A =
P=
Application of Skills
Directions: Read the following excerpt from a college textbook and answer the questions that
follow.
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Because of its ability to deliver information quickly and directly, the Internet offers
many benefits for public relations companies. Public relations people, in fact, often are very
much involved in creating and modifying Web sites for their clients—creating a public face.
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News releases, product announcements and company profiles can be made available online, to
be captured on demand by the press, stockholders and anyone else who is interested.
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The Internet also brings hazards. Disgruntled customers, pranksters and competitors can
create their own sites to immediately challenge and even undermine a client’s site. To counter
these negative messages, many businesses and organizations hire public relations firms to
continuously monitor the Internet and alert their clients when negative information appears so
the client can decide the best way to counter the information.
—adapted from Biagi, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media, pp. 240, 242
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14. What is the subject of the passage?
a) The positive role of the Internet
b) The negative impact of the Internet
c) Public relations and the Internet
d) Public relations and its influence on business
15. What is the purpose of the passage?
a) To explain the role of public relations in managing the Internet
b) To convince the reader that the Internet is dangerous
c) To entertain the reader with anecdotes about disgruntled customers
d) To reveal the hidden world of Internet pranksters
16. Which of the following describes the author’s voice?
a) angry, bitter
b) sarcastic, arrogant
c) informative, honest
d) excited, enthusiastic
17. Which of the following describes the organizational pattern of the two paragraphs?
a) Listing
b) Persuading
c) Defining
d) Contrasting
18. You are writing an essay on how to study for final exams. Order these supporting
details in a logical pattern.
a) Finish your study session in enough time to get a good night’s rest.
b) Organize the books, notes, and study materials you need to review.
c) Take breaks during your study session to avoid becoming fatigued.
d) To begin, find a comfortable and quiet place to study.
19. Choose the sentence below that includes the vocabulary and tone most appropriate for
an academic text.
a) How kids learn to talk is a big debate in the research world.
b) Language acquisition in children is a key area of study in the field of linguistics.
c) It is truly amazing and exciting to watch babies learn to say “Mama”!
d) I remember when my little sister first learned how to put two words together in
a sentence.
20. Match the following terms with the appropriate boxes of the Line Diagram.
iii a) Vacation Destinations
Couples
Beaches b) Romantic Cities
i
c) Families
Theme
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