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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Knight, what have many writers never been taught?
(a) Why they write.
(b) How to read.
(c) How to write.
(d) What genre they should write.

2. With which of the following does Knight claim to struggle ?
(a) If it's possible to teach somebody to write.
(b) If it's possible to teach the essence of good writing.
(c) If it's possible to teach good reading skills.
(d) If it's possible to teach the essence of creativity.

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

4. What does Knight want to let students know about writing?
(a) What they are in for.
(b) How to write enthusiastically.
(c) Why they should be creative.
(d) Why it's good to write.

5. What does Knight know he cannot pump into people?
(a) Creativity.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Skill.
(d) Enthusiasm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a story comprised of?

2. In what type of courses does the author take part ?

3. Which of the following does Knight say is not a story?

4. What does Knight describe as being a writer's job?

5. What journey does Knight expect writers to take?

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