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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 is a narrative that is focused on an event trying to make sense of?
(a) Chaos.
(b) Milieu.
(c) Intentions.
(d) Ideas.

2. According to the quote that ends Chapter 3, where does the author believe a writer can find wonderful stories?
(a) No landscapes on earth.
(b) Any landscape on earth.
(c) Very few landscapes on earth.
(d) Most landscapes on earth.

3. What type of reputation can a character have?
(a) Deserved or not deserved.
(b) One that is deserved.
(c) One that is not deserved.
(d) A character should not have a reputation.

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

5. Which one of the following is not an example of a story where milieu is the prime narrative?
(a) Mystery.
(b) Fantasy.
(c) Western.
(d) Science-fiction.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following is not an example of a story where an idea is the primary narrative?

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

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

4. In an event-driven narrative, what is the goal of the characters?

5. What does having more complex characters lead to?

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