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Writer Test 2

Hello and welcome.

This little test is just our way of getting to

know you better. If we were dogs, we could

just sniff each other’s hindquarters. But in a

polite society, that’s strictly frowned upon.

Please answer all the questions to the

best of your ability. If you get in a jam,

just clear your head and draw upon the

deepest reaches of your creativity to solve

the problem. That’s how we do it here at

CPB, and we think it works pretty well.

Good luck.

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Writer Test 4

Circle the mistakes in the passage below.

9 o’clock on a Sunday morning is a little

early for visitors. But the man that was

standing on my doorstep wearing a grey

suit and a black Marlin’s cap seemed

unaware of the early hour. He was busily

typing a message into his pda. Have

you seen the new Blackberry’s? They’re

sweet, let me tell you. Against my better

judgment, I invited him in. He walked

towards my book shelves and eyed my

collection of vintage absinthe spoons.

“Are you the gentleman who’ ’s laptop got

stolen? ” he asked.

My eyes narrowed. “I assure you my home

and all it ’s contents are protected against

fire, theft, and act’s of God. So if your

selling insurance, I am fully covered.”

I ’m so dissapointed with you. This is

the sort of argument I hear from people

everyday. They think their immune to

misfortune or plain old bad luck.”

I felt dizzy, like I needed to lay down on

the couch. The man continued his sales

pitch.

“Loose the selfish attitude, buddy. Think

about your family. Let me write a policy

for you. I just need to ask you a few

questions so I can f lush out the details.”

I relented. “Your right. I am being selfish.

When can I sign the papers? ”

“I had a meeting scheduled for Friday,

however, it was canceled.”

“ Then come back on Friday,” I replied. He

tipped his cap and walked away. I planned

on vacationing at my parent’s mountain

cabin on Friday.

Writer Test 55

What are the most important and least important letters of the alphabet? Defend your choices.

Writer Test 6

Tell us your life story. Use six words.

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Writer Test 8

Of all the clothes I own, my most beloved piece is...

Writer Test 99

Which is your favorite finger? Why?

Writer Test 10

Write a limerick about any superhero.

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Writer Test 12

What is the longest period of time you’ve gone without sleep, and what was the reason?

Writer Test 1313

Use the space below to write a one-sentence sad story.

Writer Test 14

What gets your vote for the most egregious grammatical mistake in a popular song lyric?

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Writer Test 16

You have $1000 in your pocket to spend on something completely irrational. What would you do with the money?

Writer Test 1717

What is your favorite desert?

Writer Test 18

In the space below, write instructions for tying a shoelace (no pictures).

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Writer Test 20

What is your favorite time on a clock?

Writer Test 2121

Name three cultural influences on your life and why.

Writer Test 22

Who is your favorite advertising creative? Why?

Writer Test 2323

Connect the dots.

Writer Test 24

What can you talk about for hours that most people cannot?

Writer Test 2525

Of the last century, which is your favorite decade? Explain.

Writer Test 26

If you owned a thoroughbred racehorse, what would you name it?

Writer Test 2727

What is the worst decision you have ever made?

Writer Test 28

If you owned a thoroughbred race horse, what would you name it?

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Writer Test 29