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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 is the third stage of the developing writer?
(a) Structure and story are strong but character is weak.
(b) Characterization is complete but story is weak.
(c) Story is strong.
(d) Story is complete but weak in structure or character.

2. Which of the following dialogues have been known to spark an idea for a story?
(a) Between subconscious and dreams.
(b) Between unconscious and subconscious.
(c) Between conscious and subconscious.
(d) Between conscious and unconscious.

3. According to Knight, what does not work in stories?
(a) Generalities.
(b) Details.
(c) Settings.
(d) Introductions and conclusions.

4. What is the first stage of a developing writer?
(a) The writer is writing for nobody.
(b) The writer is writing for money.
(c) The writer is writing for himself.
(d) The writer is writing for an audience.

5. Which of the following is Kafka known for?
(a) His stories are only written in German.
(b) His stories are all about animals.
(c) His stories are very empathetic.
(d) HIs stories do not make sense.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What should emerge once a story evolves, according to Knight?

3. Which of the following can be used as inspiration?

4. In the writer's mind, what is the hero usually like?

5. Which of the following matches the definition Knight has given for tension?

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