Brad Meltzer's Journey to Becoming a Writer

Brad Meltzer shares his journey of becoming a writer, starting with a job in Boston that led him to write his first novel. Despite receiving 24 rejection letters, he persisted and eventually succeeded with 'The Tenth Justice.' He credits his eighth-grade teacher, Sheila Spicer, for recognizing his writing talent and encouraging him to pursue it. Her belief in him had a lasting impact, leading him to dedicate his first published novel to her.

What did Brad Meltzer decide to do after his boss left the job in Boston?

• Move back home

• Travel the world

• Write a novel

• Start a new job

How many pages was Brad Meltzer's first novel initially?

• 600 pages

• 400 pages

• 800 pages

• 1000 pages

How many rejection letters did Brad Meltzer receive for his first novel?

• 20

• 22

• 24

• 26

What was the title of the book that marked the start of Brad Meltzer's writing career?

• The Final Justice

• The Tenth Justice

• The Lost Justice

• The First Justice

Where did Brad Meltzer's family move when he was in eighth grade?

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Miami

• Boston

What did Brad Meltzer's parents do to ensure he attended a better school?

• Lied about their address

• Moved to a new city

• Enrolled him in a private school

• Hired a private tutor

Who was the teacher that encouraged Brad Meltzer to pursue writing?

• Mrs. Johnson

• Mr. Smith

• Ms. Brown

• Ms. Spicer

What did Brad Meltzer do to thank his former teacher, Sheila Spicer?

• Sent her a letter

• Visited her classroom

• Called her on the phone

• Wrote an article about her

Why was Sheila Spicer planning to retire?

• She was moving to another city

• She felt she wasn't making an impact

• She wanted to travel

• She was starting a new career

How did Brad Meltzer's visit impact Sheila Spicer?

• It made her reconsider her retirement

• It encouraged her to write a book

• It inspired her to start teaching again

• It led her to change schools