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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the author's opinion, what must a transformation be?
(a) Complete.
(b) Justified.
(c) Logical.
(d) Justified and logical.

2. What part of a character's name provides a clear starting point for defining that character's context?
(a) The reason they were given the name.
(b) The last name.
(c) The first name.
(d) The middle name.

3. As explained in Chapter 12, which author wrote stories that featured characters that did not change by their own motives?
(a) D. H. Lawrence.
(b) A A Milne.
(c) C. S. Forester.
(d) Thomas Hardy.

4. What is a common reaction to a change?
(a) People might be confused by it.
(b) People might be saddened by it.
(c) People might be fearful of it.
(d) People might be amused by it.

5. What type of influences might cause a character to change?
(a) The influence of neither other characters nor circumstances.
(b) The influence of other characters, but not circumstances.
(c) The influence of other characters or circumstances.
(d) The influence of circumstances, but not characters.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, where do characters come from?

2. What two things should a writer be open to translating into their characters and stories?

3. Which series of novels by Robert Parker are listed as an example of characters that are influenced to change?

4. How often are sources of inspiration altered?

5. What can other characters provide for the main character?

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