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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6, Being A Writer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the fourth stage of the developing writer?
(a) Writer corrects weaknesses.
(b) Writer is discouraged.
(c) Writer becomes enthusiastic.
(d) Writer learns from professionals.

2. According to Knight, what have many writers never been taught?
(a) Why they write.
(b) How to write.
(c) How to read.
(d) What genre they should write.

3. What type of knowledge does Knight believe makes a good writer?
(a) General and broad knowledge.
(b) Knowledge in many specific fields.
(c) Knowledge in a specific field.
(d) No knowledge, only senses.

4. In the writer's mind, what is the hero usually like?
(a) Flawed intensely.
(b) Slow developing.
(c) Angry and hostile.
(d) Perfect.

5. What does Knight suggest is straightforward and no-nonsense?
(a) Prose.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Style.
(d) Diction.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is Kafka known for?

2. What type of word ending does Knight suggest writers avoid using too many of?

3. What is the second stage of a developing writer?

4. How does a writer try to evoke emotions from a reader?

5. The writer refers to the unconscious mind as ____________.

(see the answer key)

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