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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Idea into Story.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 stage in writing development.
(d) His or her own feelings.

2. What does Knight describe as being the most successful type of writer?
(a) One who has lived outside the classroom.
(b) One who has never set foot in a classroom.
(c) One who knows everything inherently.
(d) One who has spent a lot of time in the classroom.

3. What can a writer participate in, in order to learn about empathy?
(a) Roleplaying.
(b) Watching television.
(c) Computer games.
(d) Reading.

4. What should emerge once a story evolves, according to Knight?
(a) Tension.
(b) Theme.
(c) Plot.
(d) Setting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is expected to be true?

2. What is the result of a story without conflict, according to Knight?

3. Which of the following does Knight say is good for creativity?

4. What is Damon Knight's occupation?

5. What does the unconscious mind require?

(see the answer key)

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