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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of jeopardy can a character be placed in to evoke an emotional response from the reader?
(a) Only physical and believable.
(b) Physical or emotional, but unbelievable.
(c) Only emotional and unbelievable.
(d) Physical or emotional, but believable.

3. What Ayn Rand book, mentioned in Chapter 12, features sympathetic characters that are not transformed, but unmasked?
(a) The Voice of Reason.
(b) We the Living.
(c) Anthem.
(d) The Fountainhead.

4. What is a common reaction to a change?
(a) People might be confused by it.
(b) People might be saddened by it.
(c) People might be fearful of it.
(d) People might be amused by it.

5. Which one of the following is not an example of a character trait that will gain an emotional connection with the reader?
(a) Ambiguity.
(b) Cleverness.
(c) Positive attitude.
(d) Negativity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can changes in people be perceived by others?

2. What do the most engaging characters reveal about themselves?

3. What part of a character's name provides a clear starting point for defining that character's context?

4. What does the author think can also provide ideas for additional characters?

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

(see the answer key)

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