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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Developing Your Talent as A Writer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Damon Knight's occupation?
(a) Professor.
(b) High school teacher.
(c) Historian.
(d) Critic.

2. Which of the following is Kafka known for?
(a) His stories are very empathetic.
(b) His stories are all about animals.
(c) HIs stories do not make sense.
(d) His stories are only written in German.

3. Which of the following does Knight say is not a story?
(a) A series of events.
(b) Disconnected pieces of information.
(c) A plot and a problem.
(d) Characters and plot.

4. What does the unconscious mind require?
(a) Characters.
(b) Information.
(c) Stories.
(d) Bias.

5. In what field does Knight specialize ?
(a) Characterization.
(b) Non-fiction writing.
(c) Literary devices.
(d) Short story writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the unconscious mind spawn?

2. Which of the following does Knight say is good for creativity?

3. What type of knowledge does Knight believe makes a good writer?

4. What was Tolstoy known for having?

5. What can a writer observe to create empathy?

(see the answer key)

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