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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. How many different aspects of creative writing are there?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

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

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

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

5. What technique can help avoid cliché?
(a) Extensive descriptions.
(b) Exaggeration.
(c) Realism.
(d) Brief descriptions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What should a writer do when adding layers to a stereotyped character?

2. What will many experienced authors claim about their characters?

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

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

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

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