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

2. With which of the following does Knight claim to struggle ?
(a) If it's possible to teach the essence of good writing.
(b) If it's possible to teach good reading skills.
(c) If it's possible to teach somebody to write.
(d) If it's possible to teach the essence of creativity.

3. Which of the following does Knight say is good for creativity?
(a) Dreaming.
(b) Conversing.
(c) Playing games online.
(d) Eating.

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

5. What type of knowledge does Knight believe makes a good writer?
(a) Knowledge in many specific fields.
(b) General and broad knowledge.
(c) Knowledge in a specific field.
(d) No knowledge, only senses.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What stage of the developing writer will the writer get out of if he or she develops the main character?

4. What was Tolstoy able to do remarkably well?

5. Which of the following characteristics does Knight associate with learning to feel?

(see the answer key)

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