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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a writer's fundamental responsibility?
(a) To observe, absorb, and analyze the world.
(b) To observe and analyze the world, but never to absorb it.
(c) To observe and absorb the world, but never to analyze it.
(d) To observe the world, but never to absorb nor to analyze it.

2. What must a storyteller do when creating characters or events?
(a) Understand and define the implications of the plot.
(b) Broaden the theme.
(c) Broaden the plot.
(d) Understand and define the theme.

3. What word is used to describe the life ideally given to fictional characters?
(a) Colorful.
(b) Interesting.
(c) Eventful.
(d) Vivid.

4. With what does the author intend to help writers?
(a) Rating their work.
(b) Writing shorter novels.
(c) Writing longer novels.
(d) Fulfilling their responsibilities.

5. What will help a writer to maintain consistency?
(a) Keeping a list of character names.
(b) Not having more than three central characters.
(c) Not having more than four supporting characters.
(d) Keeping a list of character traits and facts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the function of a major character?

2. What does the author think about characters from unrelated ideas?

3. What technique can help avoid cliché?

4. What part of a character's name provides a clear starting point for defining that character's context?

5. What kinds of situations can make a character more interesting?

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