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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Beginning a Story.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Knight describe as being irrelevant and confusing for both the reader and writer?
(a) Describing dialogue.
(b) Describing physical locations.
(c) Describing directions.
(d) Describing motivation.

2. After stage four, what does the developing writer become?
(a) Novice.
(b) Enthusiastic.
(c) Complete.
(d) Professional.

3. What is the third stage of the developing writer?
(a) Story is strong.
(b) Structure and story are strong but character is weak.
(c) Story is complete but weak in structure or character.
(d) Characterization is complete but story is weak.

4. What is Damon Knight's occupation?
(a) Critic.
(b) High school teacher.
(c) Professor.
(d) Historian.

5. According to Knight, what does not work in stories?
(a) Introductions and conclusions.
(b) Settings.
(c) Generalities.
(d) Details.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must a writer accept in order to have adequate sympathy?

2. Through which viewpoint can the writer enter the mind of any character?

3. What does Knight promise to share with the reader?

4. What is the fourth stage of the developing writer?

5. According to Knight, the writer must always be aware of ________.

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