Quiz

Answer the following multiple choice questions to test your understanding of this chapter's content.

1		Which of the following is not a signpost?
			A)	chapter titles
			B)	bolded print
			C)	headings
			D)	pictures
2		Which is longer, a summary or a paraphrase?
			A)	A summary is usually longer than a paraphrase.
			B)	A paraphrase is usually longer than a summary.
			C)	A paraphrase and summary are always the same length.
			D)	A summary and a paraphrase are the same thing.
3		Why is postreading important?
			A)	It makes the reading process shorter.
			B)	It helps you retain information you've read.
			C)	It allows you to reflect on complicated points.
			D)	Both B and C.
4		Which of the following prewriting techniques can also be a useful reading technique?
			A)	clustering
			B)	freewriting
			C)	mapping
			D)	making a scratch outline
5		Which of the following is not a good reading habit to develop?
			A)	anticipation and reaction
			B)	skipping over boring material
			C)	visualization
			D)	linking
6		What is perhaps the most important thing to look out for when you read?
			A)	the ending
			B)	chapter titles
			C)	the thesis or main point
			D)	terms in bold
7		When you read, you should:
			A)	Try to change your ideas to fit the author's message.
			B)	Ignore your own opinions and just try to get the author's point.
			C)	Constantly react and think about the author's message.
			D)	Try to get to the end as soon as possible.
8		Which of these is a good postreading technique?
			A)	quizzing yourself
			B)	listing the three most important points
			C)	summarizing or outlining the main points
			D)	all of the above
9		When reading, you should not
			A)	focus on primary examples
			B)	be in a loud, noisy place with many distractions
			C)	be on the look out for repeated material
			D)	notice patterns of development
10		Which of the following is an example of visualization?
			A)	Creating a mental picture of whatever the author is describing
			B)	Slowly reading each word
			C)	Imagining how happy you will be when you are done reading
			D)	Paying close attention to any pictures, graphs or charts