View a FREE sample

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

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

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

4. What was Tolstoy able to do remarkably well?
(a) Create characters.
(b) Create plot.
(c) Create setting.
(d) Create names.

5. What was Tolstoy known for having?
(a) Tolerance.
(b) Acceptance.
(c) Empathy.
(d) Forgetfulness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is an example of learning to hear?

3. What must a writer accept in order to have adequate sympathy?

4. What is a story comprised of?

5. Which of the following is an example of learning to see?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 183 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample