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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 type of knowledge is best suited for creating a character with a believable backdrop?
(a) Knowledge about psychology.
(b) Knowledge about sociology.
(c) Knowledge about one specific field.
(d) General knowledge.

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

3. What must a writer accept in order to have adequate sympathy?
(a) The order of the world.
(b) His or her own memories.
(c) His or her own feelings.
(d) His or her stage in writing development.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the third stage of the developing writer?

2. Which of the following is Kafka known for?

3. What is a story comprised of?

4. Which of the following does Knight say is not a story?

5. What does Knight promise to share with the reader?

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