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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are three good example of character definition in fiction?
(a) Talents, relatives, and behavior.
(b) Talents, relatives, and habits.
(c) Relatives, habits, and behavior.
(d) Talents, habits, and behavior.

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

3. According to the author, what is the purpose of fiction?
(a) To give a detailed analysis of human mistakes.
(b) To give a better understanding of human mistakes.
(c) To give a detailed analysis of human nature.
(d) To give a better understanding of human nature.

4. Which one of the following is not an example of a story where an idea is the primary narrative?
(a) Mystery.
(b) Caper.
(c) Detective.
(d) Western.

5. What will a writer discover when they take their eyes off of the main character?
(a) Who is far away.
(b) What is nearby.
(c) Who is nearby.
(d) What is far away.

Short Answer Questions

1. When an idea is the primary focus, what is the role of the characters?

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

3. What kind of story does the author use as an example of how a story can suggest characters?

4. What is a writer's fundamental responsibility?

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

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