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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 does Knight claim can be used to summarize a theme?
(a) A sentence.
(b) A word.
(c) A story.
(d) A paragraph.

2. Knight gives an example that sometimes a new writer relies on what part of a character to create interest?
(a) Personality.
(b) Profession.
(c) Romance.
(d) Family.

3. Which of the following can help somebody who needs to learn to hear?
(a) Turning down the volume.
(b) Roleplaying.
(c) Reading a book.
(d) Taking a nap.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the storyteller's voice or attitude?

2. Through which viewpoint does the writer avoid entering the mind of any character?

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

4. Which point of view does Knight believe proves to be most awkward?

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

(see the answer key)

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