Chapter Review Quiz

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1	How do you get started when writing an essay?
		A)	Read books on the subject.
		B)	Put your ideas in order.
		C)	Ask other people their opinions.
		D)	Gather ideas.
		E)	Check your spelling.


2	What is the topic of the following essay question? The average American owes $8,000 in credit card debt. Do you think most people should spend more than they do or save more?
		A)	credit cards
		B)	average Americans
		C)	spending vs. saving
		D)	how to change spending habits
		E)	how to save money


3	If a GED essay question asks you to "explain what happens when," how should you respond?
		A)	state an opinion
		B)	state causes and effects
		C)	compare and contrast
		D)	give reasons for your belief
		E)	tell why


4	What is the point of view that your essay will develop about the question topic?
		A)	supporting details
		B)	the type of response
		C)	brainstorming
		D)	the main idea
		E)	an idea map


5	What should you focus on as you brainstorm?
		A)	ideas
		B)	spelling
		C)	grammar
		D)	punctuation
		E)	word choice


6	Which of the following ideas is would be a good addition to an idea list on the topic of spending and saving?
		A)	credit card debt of Europeans
		B)	getting into a good college
		C)	passing the GED Test
		D)	voting in primary elections
		E)	planning for retirement


7	Which of the following supporting details does NOT go with the topic of spending and saving?
		A)	The minimum wage is too low.
		B)	The cost of things like food and rent is going up faster than most people's income.
		C)	There's no such thing as an average American.
		D)	Kids need computers these days, and computers cost money.
		E)	A group that thinks our society has become too materialistic sponsors Buy Nothing Day each year.


8	What is the other name for the process of making an idea map?
		A)	brainstorming
		B)	clustering
		C)	supporting
		D)	critiquing
		E)	comparing and contrasting


9	How many ideas should a five-paragraph essay cover?
		A)	three
		B)	five
		C)	two
		D)	six
		E)	one


10	Gathering ideas includes analyzing the essay question, choosing a main idea, and which other step?
		A)	making sure all the details relate to the main idea
		B)	generalizing
		C)	explaining why
		D)	revising
		E)	thinking of supporting ideas and details

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