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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 was the first bad habit that Knight had as a teenager?
(a) He did not know how to create a character.
(b) He would start with a weak sentence.
(c) He would start with one good sentence and not know what to do next.
(d) He would create great stories but weak titles.

2. If Knight were able to teach writing effectively, what might it destroy?
(a) Cognitive ability.
(b) Reading.
(c) Creativity.
(d) Intuition.

3. What is a story comprised of?
(a) Subjects.
(b) Objects.
(c) Components.
(d) Characters.

4. 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 the essence of creativity.
(d) If it's possible to teach somebody to write.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When one sleeps, what can provide an answer to a story?

3. Which of the following is Kafka known for?

4. Which of the following does Knight not say a writer must learn to do when writing a story?

5. What type of knowledge does Knight believe makes a good writer?

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