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

2. What does the author think can also provide ideas for additional characters?
(a) The future of central characters.
(b) The pasts of supporting characters.
(c) The future of supporting characters.
(d) The pasts of central characters.

3. Which one of the following is not an example of how to vary the names of characters to distinguish them for the reader?
(a) Ending letters.
(b) Initials.
(c) Length.
(d) Number of syllables.

4. What is the author's theory about fiction in Chapter 5?
(a) Order in fiction helps us create order in reality.
(b) Fiction and reality can only coexist without order.
(c) Fiction and reality cannot coexist without order.
(d) Order in reality helps us create order in fiction.

5. In a story where character is the primary focus, how many characters need to be fully developed?
(a) Very few of them.
(b) Not all of them.
(c) At least half of them.
(d) None of them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How necessary is it for characters to be more than stereotypes in a narrative where an idea is the primary focus?

2. What happens to sources of inspiration once they are incorporated into characters?

3. What word is used to describe the life ideally given to fictional characters?

4. What is the function of a major character?

5. What do walk-ons lend to a narrative?

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