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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Developing Your Talent as A Writer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the unconscious mind spawn?
(a) Dreams.
(b) Stories.
(c) Faith.
(d) Fear.

2. Which of the following is Kafka known for?
(a) HIs stories do not make sense.
(b) His stories are all about animals.
(c) His stories are only written in German.
(d) His stories are very empathetic.

3. What is the first stage of a developing writer?
(a) The writer is writing for nobody.
(b) The writer is writing for himself.
(c) The writer is writing for an audience.
(d) The writer is writing for money.

4. What stage of the developing writer will the writer get out of if he or she develops the main character?
(a) Stage 3.
(b) Stage 1.
(c) Stage 4.
(d) Stage 2.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What can a writer observe to create empathy?

3. What is Damon Knight's occupation?

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

5. What can a writer participate in, in order to learn about empathy?

(see the answer key)

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