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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In comedy, how should a transformation be presented?
(a) Close to the end of the story.
(b) In a justified way.
(c) In an unjustified way.
(d) In the middle of the story.

2. Which series of novels by Robert Parker are listed as an example of characters that are influenced to change?
(a) Sunny Randall.
(b) Spenser.
(c) Philip Marlowe.
(d) Jesse Stone.

3. What is the first way a writer can engage the reader?
(a) Creating an initial impression that does not appear strong or weak at first.
(b) Creating a weak initial impression that improves slowly.
(c) Creating a strong initial impression.
(d) Creating a weak initial impression that improves quickly.

4. What is one of the problems with writing based on an issue?
(a) The characters tend to embody attitudes or perspectives.
(b) The characters embody neither attitudes nor perspectives.
(c) The characters tend to embody attitudes with no perspectives.
(d) The characters tend to embody perspectives with no attitudes.

5. Which one of the following is not an example of a character trait that will gain an emotional connection with the reader?
(a) Positive attitude.
(b) Negativity.
(c) Cleverness.
(d) Ambiguity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What should the writer's own experiences have in order to be used as fictional inspiration?

2. What place can writers use as inspiration for their characters?

3. Why do some readers interpret a change in a character that was not written to change?

4. What is one of fiction's most important purposes?

5. What type of physical appearance can make a character more engaging?

(see the answer key)

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