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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7, 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of story does the author use as an example of how a story can suggest characters?
(a) Murder.
(b) Natural disaster.
(c) Space adventure.
(d) Unwilling confinement.

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

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

4. What part of a character's name provides a clear starting point for defining that character's context?
(a) The last name.
(b) The middle name.
(c) The first name.
(d) The reason they were given the name.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of jeopardy can a character be placed in to evoke an emotional response from the reader?

2. What does the contract between an author and a reader state?

3. Why should sources of inspiration be altered?

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

5. According to the author, where do characters come from?

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