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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. What should the writer's own experiences have in order to be used as fictional inspiration?
(a) Emotional, theoretical, or experiential connection with a character.
(b) Emotional, spiritual, or experiential connection with a character.
(c) Theoretical, spiritual, or experiential connection with a character.
(d) Emotional, theoretical, or spiritual connection with a character.

2. What should a writer do when adding layers to a stereotyped character?
(a) Surprise the reader.
(b) Confuse the reader.
(c) Prove the reader wrong.
(d) Confirm the reader's expectations.

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

4. Besides context, what else can a name provide for a character?
(a) Beliefs.
(b) Intentions.
(c) Preferences.
(d) Background.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What must a writer define in creative writing?

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

3. What is milieu?

4. Which one of the following is not an example of a story where milieu is the prime narrative?

5. According to the author, what is the purpose of fiction?

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