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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Developing Your Talent as A Writer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which of the following does Knight claim to struggle ?
(a) If it's possible to teach good reading skills.
(b) If it's possible to teach the essence of good writing.
(c) If it's possible to teach somebody to write.
(d) If it's possible to teach the essence of creativity.

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

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

4. In what field does Knight specialize ?
(a) Literary devices.
(b) Short story writing.
(c) Characterization.
(d) Non-fiction writing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characteristics does Knight associate with learning to feel?

2. Which of the following can help somebody who needs to learn to hear?

3. Which of the following is an example of learning to see?

4. What type of knowledge does Knight believe makes a good writer?

5. Which of the following conclusions did Knight arrive at?

(see the answer key)

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