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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13, 14 and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of the following is not an example of a character trait that will gain an emotional connection with the reader?
(a) Ambiguity.
(b) Cleverness.
(c) Negativity.
(d) Positive attitude.

2. What does "controlled disbelief" refer to?
(a) When a character makes another character go along with something they cannot believe.
(b) When a character makes another character go along with something neither one of them believe.
(c) When a character goes along with something they cannot believe.
(d) When a character refuses to go along with something they cannot believe.

3. How can a character effectively have a random transformation?
(a) Only in a world where random change is normal.
(b) Only in a world where no one else changes.
(c) Only in a world where everyone else changes.
(d) Only in a world where random change is abnormal.

4. How many ways are there to know a character?
(a) Only one.
(b) A few.
(c) None.
(d) Several.

5. As explained in Chapter 15, what is the time difference in "showing" and "telling"?
(a) Showing takes more time than telling.
(b) The time for both showing and telling depends on the writer.
(c) Showing takes less time than telling.
(d) Showing and telling take the same amount of time.

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. Which of the following is not an example of a broad stroke definition?

3. How well do readers want to know characters in a book?

4. What balance must be met when creating an endearing character?

5. Which type of narrative is most often used when writing from a Presentation perspective?

(see the answer key)

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