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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the quote that ends Chapter 3, where does the author believe a writer can find wonderful stories?
(a) Most landscapes on earth.
(b) No landscapes on earth.
(c) Very few landscapes on earth.
(d) Any landscape on earth.

2. How should a character's traits be designed in order to engage the reader?
(a) Similar to the intended audience.
(b) Different than other characters.
(c) Different than the intended audience.
(d) Similar to other characters.

3. How does the author describe writing based on an issue?
(a) A distracting source of characters.
(b) A misleading source of characters.
(c) An ambiguous source of characters.
(d) A tricky source of characters.

4. What type of motives should be included when writing a character that is more believable?
(a) Consistent and unchanging.
(b) Inconsistent and changing.
(c) Clearly defined.
(d) Vaguely defined.

5. What type of reputation can a character have?
(a) Deserved or not deserved.
(b) A character should not have a reputation.
(c) One that is not deserved.
(d) One that is deserved.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, what is the purpose of fiction?

2. What kind of traits should a writer use when first introducing a character?

3. Which one of the following is not an example of a story where milieu is the prime narrative?

4. How is the event described?

5. What type of attitude should a character have with reference to events?

(see the answer key)

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