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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Section 4, Someone to Read Your Drafts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anne's friend tell her that we and our characters have to work within?
(a) A one-inch picture frame.
(b) A mason jar.
(c) An emotional acre.
(d) The stories of our life.

2. Paying attention is a powerful antidote for what?
(a) The rational mind.
(b) Paranoia.
(c) A hangover.
(d) Sleepless nights.

3. What is Ethan Canin's idea of the most valuable thing about writing?
(a) A likeable narrator.
(b) Using a sanserif font.
(c) Good dialog.
(d) A strong plot.

4. What two qualities are needed to communicate effectively according to Anne?
(a) Good penmanship and excellent dialect.
(b) Respect and compassion.
(c) Compassion and high morals.
(d) Respect and agressiveness.

5. What does Anne say writers want to happen to a reader as they read about a character?
(a) For the reader to be able to see what a wonderful writer has done with the character's dialect.
(b) Recognition of self within the character.
(c) Recognize how descriptive the character is.
(d) For the reader to have compassion for the character.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anne say that there is ecstasy in?

2. In the beginning of Part 2, what does Anne say writing is about?

3. How does Anne suggest you should expect someone to review your work?

4. What does Anne say can reveal a character better than pages of description?

5. When will you know your characters, according to Anne?

(see the answer key)

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