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

2. What kinds of situations can make a character more interesting?
(a) Ones that the character is unaccustomed with.
(b) Ones that the reader is unaccustomed with.
(c) Ones that the character and the reader are expecting.
(d) Ones that the character has been in before.

3. What can other characters provide for the main character?
(a) Assistance, but never conflict.
(b) Conflict or assistance.
(c) Conflict, but never assistance.
(d) Neither conflict nor assistance.

4. Which of the following is not an example of a minor character's function?
(a) To define the main theme.
(b) To create suspense.
(c) To act as a love interest.
(d) To offer information.

5. How does Chapter 1 end?
(a) With the insignificance of a character's previous experiences.
(b) With the insignificance of a character's physical appearance.
(c) With the value of a character's previous experiences.
(d) With the value of a character's physical appearance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many ways are there to know a character?

2. What will help a writer to maintain consistency?

3. In defining a fictional character, what causes people to behave differently?

4. What is one of the problems with writing based on an issue?

5. How does the author describe writing based on an issue?

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