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

2. Which of the following characteristics does Knight associate with learning to feel?
(a) Respect.
(b) Tolerance.
(c) Empathy.
(d) Responsibility.

3. When the hero is perfect, what does the story lack?
(a) Sidekick.
(b) Mystery.
(c) Depth.
(d) Plot.

4. When a writer first creates a character, how do they start?
(a) Outline the character's psyche.
(b) Assign physical characteristics.
(c) Develop one dimension.
(d) Develop three dimensions.

5. Which of the following does Knight say is good for creativity?
(a) Dreaming.
(b) Eating.
(c) Conversing.
(d) Playing games online.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a story comprised of?

2. What is Damon Knight's occupation?

3. With which of the following does Knight claim to struggle ?

4. What is the second stage of a developing writer?

5. In what field does Knight specialize ?

(see the answer key)

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