Dear Fellow Writer

According to the text, what is the best preparation for becoming a writer, as mentioned by the author?

• Reading comic books and mysteries

• Writing regularly

• Being a mother

• Being a reader

What does the author compare the process of writing to?

• Flying a kite

• Climbing over a poster

• Listening to music

• Walking up a steep hill

What did the author question about herself that made her hesitant to write?

• Her ability to write in two languages

• Her ability to write about her culture

• Her ability to say anything important

• Her ability to practice writing regularly

Who was the storyteller in the author's family?

• Her mother

• Her aunt, Ignacia Delgado

• An American Indian storyteller

• Her sister

What does the author suggest you can do with language(s)?

• Write about your friends

• Explore the wonder of being alive

• Create regular writing habits

• Become a mother before writing

According to the text, what is one of the secrets mentioned about writers?

• They only write in English and Spanish.

• They never revise their writing.

• They collect facts and phrases from different sources.

• They prefer to write alone in silence.

What does the author enjoy about revising their writing?

• The process of getting many rejections.

• The opportunity to make the writing better.

• The chance to start writing at a young age.

• The ability to write without changing anything.

What does writing help the author to do?

• To avoid loneliness and discover their true name.

• To travel to different places without leaving home.

• To learn new languages quickly and efficiently.

• To teach others how to write without making mistakes.

What is the author's attitude towards speaking badly of one's writing?

• It is encouraged to improve writing skills.

• It is something that should never be done.

• It is only acceptable among professional writers.

• It is recommended for humorous purposes.

According to the poem, what does the blank page encourage the writer to do?

• To leave the page blank

• To fill it with a variety of words

• To draw pictures instead of writing

• To find a key to unlock a treasure chest