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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what field does Knight specialize ?
(a) Short story writing.
(b) Literary devices.
(c) Non-fiction writing.
(d) Characterization.

2. If Knight were able to teach writing effectively, what might it destroy?
(a) Creativity.
(b) Intuition.
(c) Cognitive ability.
(d) Reading.

3. What does Knight describe as being a writer's job?
(a) Everything must make sense.
(b) Nothing can be abstract.
(c) Everything must fit and flow.
(d) Nothing can be clear.

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

5. What does Knight promise to share with the reader?
(a) Creativity.
(b) The ability to write.
(c) Techniques.
(d) The ability to create fantastic characters.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What journey does Knight expect writers to take?

4. Which of the following conclusions did Knight arrive at?

5. What is Damon Knight's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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