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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. If a writer has an idea but the phrasing is escaping him, what next course of action does Knight suggest should be next?
(a) Stop and take a break.
(b) Skip this part entirely.
(c) Continue and come back to this part later.
(d) Consult a thesaurus or rhyming dictionary.

2. What must a writer resist the impulse to do in creating characters, according to Knight?
(a) Creating settings that are too complicated.
(b) Creating characters that are simply extensions of the author.
(c) Creating stereotypical characters.
(d) Creating characters without motivation.

3. According to Knight, which point of view is the most difficult for a writer to cope with?
(a) Third.
(b) Second.
(c) Detached.
(d) First.

4. Which of the following dialogues have been known to spark an idea for a story?
(a) Between conscious and unconscious.
(b) Between conscious and subconscious.
(c) Between subconscious and dreams.
(d) Between unconscious and subconscious.

5. Which of the following is not a pleasurable element that Knight describes?
(a) Exciting incidents.
(b) Humor.
(c) Monotonous dialogue.
(d) Vivid images.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a consequence of not following an editor's advice?

2. What are the emotions that the author intends to evoke from a reader indirectly?

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

4. According to Knight, the writer must always be aware of ________.

5. According to Knight, what does a good writer write?

(see the answer key)

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