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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. Which of the following is a reason Knight gives for an author not finishing a story?
(a) He does not know enough about his characters.
(b) He does not know a common theme throughout the story.
(c) He does not think of an appropriate title.
(d) He does not think he can succeed.

2. What is the second stage of a developing writer?
(a) Story becomes trivial.
(b) Story becomes insignificant.
(c) Story becomes famous.
(d) Story becomes a plot.

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

4. Which point of view does Knight believe proves to be most awkward?
(a) Third.
(b) Second.
(c) First.
(d) Detached.

5. What is the job of the conscious mind?
(a) Creates empathy.
(b) Makes ideas from the unconscious mind sensible.
(c) Steals ideas from the unconscious mind.
(d) Delivers information.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the unconscious mind require?

2. What does Knight know he cannot pump into people?

3. What does Knight want to let students know about writing?

4. Which of the following is an example of learning to hear?

5. What does Knight describe as being the force that compels the writer to write a story?

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