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

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

3. What is the fourth stage of the developing writer?
(a) Writer corrects weaknesses.
(b) Writer is discouraged.
(c) Writer becomes enthusiastic.
(d) Writer learns from professionals.

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

5. Which of the following characteristics does Knight associate with learning to feel?
(a) Responsibility.
(b) Empathy.
(c) Tolerance.
(d) Respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of writing style does not require the conscious mind's work?

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

3. What is the second stage of a developing writer?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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