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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, Finishing A Story.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After writing a book, how long does Knight suggest that the writer should step away from it?
(a) A year.
(b) A couple weeks.
(c) A few months.
(d) A few days.

2. Which of the following does Knight not say a writer must learn to do when writing a story?
(a) Hear.
(b) Remember.
(c) Accept.
(d) See.

3. If the writer feels the story is becoming boring, what does Knight believe is necessary?
(a) Ending the story early.
(b) Scrapping the story entirely.
(c) Starting over with the same idea.
(d) Making drastic cuts.

4. After stage four, what does the developing writer become?
(a) Complete.
(b) Novice.
(c) Enthusiastic.
(d) Professional.

5. Which of the following does Knight not suggest is significant for the author to include in the beginning of the story?
(a) What.
(b) When.
(c) Why.
(d) Who.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Tolstoy able to do remarkably well?

2. The setting must be limited to _________.

3. What is the third stage of the developing writer?

4. What type of resolution does Knight suggest a writer needs to create?

5. What must a writer accept in order to have adequate sympathy?

(see the answer key)

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