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

2. How does the author describe the act of creative writing in the Introduction?
(a) As a collaborative act.
(b) As a solitary act.
(c) As an unlimited act.
(d) As a limited act.

3. What do the readers and creators of a contemporary narrative believe about in-depth characterization?
(a) It is expected, but not necessary.
(b) It is neither expected nor necessary.
(c) It is necessary, but not expected.
(d) It is both expected and necessary.

4. How often are sources of inspiration altered?
(a) Very often.
(b) Never.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) Hardly at all.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many different aspects of creative writing are there?

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

4. What is a narrative that is focused on an event trying to make sense of?

5. Which one of the following is not an example of how to vary the names of characters to distinguish them for the reader?

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