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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 word is used to describe the life ideally given to fictional characters?
(a) Vivid.
(b) Eventful.
(c) Colorful.
(d) Interesting.

2. What kind of characterization is needed in a narrative that features the characters as the primary focus?
(a) Detailed and complex.
(b) Less detailed, but complex.
(c) Detailed, but simple.
(d) Less detailed and simple.

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

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

5. According to the author, where do characters come from?
(a) They must be based on real life people.
(b) The author's mind.
(c) They must be purely fictional.
(d) Everywhere.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which one of the following is not a powerful resource for finding characters listed by the author?

3. What can other characters provide for the main character?

4. How many basic types of characters are there?

5. What does having more complex characters lead to?

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