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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. What does the author hope to give writers who read the book?
(a) A specific set of instructions.
(b) A secret formula.
(c) A set of tools.
(d) A popular method.

2. What is milieu?
(a) The mental, historical, or social context.
(b) The mental, cultural, or social context.
(c) The physical, cultural, or social context.
(d) The physical, historical, or social context.

3. What kind of traits should a writer use when first introducing a character?
(a) Mysterious.
(b) Broad-strokes.
(c) Limiting.
(d) Detailed.

4. Which of the following is not an example of a broad stroke definition?
(a) Male/female.
(b) Old/young.
(c) Big/small.
(d) Antagonistic/responsive.

5. What balance must be met when creating an endearing character?
(a) The balance between right and wrong.
(b) The balance between a leader and a follower.
(c) The balance between loss and hope.
(d) The balance between victimization and courage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is likely to cause an audience to connect with a character emotionally?

2. What type of relationships can contribute to a character's attitude?

3. What does the contract between an author and a reader state?

4. Which of the following is not an example of a minor character's function?

5. What technique can help avoid cliché?

(see the answer key)

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