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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. What stage of the developing writer will the writer get out of if he or she develops the main character?
(a) Stage 4.
(b) Stage 3.
(c) Stage 1.
(d) Stage 2.

2. What is the purpose of reviewing work after it is complete?
(a) Finding a way to make the story shorter.
(b) Making sure that the idea shines through.
(c) Making sure the story is good.
(d) Finding bits to change.

3. What question does Knight suggest the writer ask about 'why'?
(a) Why is the villain significant?
(b) Why is the main character important?
(c) Why are they doing what they're doing?
(d) Why is the plot significant?

4. Which point of view does Knight believe to provide the most flexibility?
(a) Third.
(b) Second.
(c) Detached.
(d) First.

5. The setting must be limited to _________.
(a) Setting is not limited.
(b) A room.
(c) A locale.
(d) A city.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Knight not say a writer must learn to do when writing a story?

2. If the writer is creating a fictional town or building, how does Knight suggest creating integrity?

3. What is the job of the conscious mind?

4. What was Tolstoy known for having?

5. Which pronoun refers to the narrator in the third person point of view?

(see the answer key)

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