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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Controlling A Story.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following is an example of learning to see?
(a) Using details.
(b) Remembering dates.
(c) Accepting the past.
(d) Having knowledge.

3. What does Knight suggest is straightforward and no-nonsense?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Prose.
(c) Style.
(d) Diction.

4. Which of the following does Knight specifically say writers should avoid using too many times?
(a) He pointed out.
(b) He said.
(c) He protested.
(d) He muttered.

5. What does Knight want to let students know about writing?
(a) What they are in for.
(b) Why it's good to write.
(c) Why they should be creative.
(d) How to write enthusiastically.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would most help a writer develop their writing?

2. What must a writer resist the impulse to do in creating characters, according to Knight?

3. With which of the following does Knight claim to struggle ?

4. Through which viewpoint does the writer avoid entering the mind of any character?

5. According to Knight, what have many writers never been taught?

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