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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On a basic level, which one of the following defines character in a narrative?
(a) Relationships with milieu and idea.
(b) Relationships with idea, but not milieu.
(c) Relationships with milieu, but not idea.
(d) Relationships with all forms except for milieu and idea.

2. Which character in Pygmalion does the author use as an example of a character that changes him or herself?
(a) Clara.
(b) Higgins.
(c) Freddy.
(d) Eliza.

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

4. What does the contract between an author and a reader state?
(a) That the narrative will introduce less characters.
(b) That the narrative will have a happy ending.
(c) That the narrative will introduce more characters.
(d) That the narrative will reach a conclusion.

5. What does "controlled disbelief" refer to?
(a) When a character makes another character go along with something neither one of them believe.
(b) When a character makes another character go along with something they cannot believe.
(c) When a character goes along with something they cannot believe.
(d) When a character refuses to go along with something they cannot believe.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What must a writer define in creative writing?

3. What two ideals is the author blending in Chapter 9?

4. Which one of the following is an example of a character that remains unchanged?

5. What should the writer's own experiences have in order to be used as fictional inspiration?

(see the answer key)

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