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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) Non-fiction writing.
(c) Characterization.
(d) Literary devices.

2. In what type of courses does the author take part ?
(a) Fiction writing.
(b) Distance learning.
(c) Article writing.
(d) Grammar and spelling.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. According to Knight, what have many writers never been taught?

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

5. If Knight were able to teach writing effectively, what might it destroy?

(see the answer key)

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