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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 does Knight claim can be used to summarize a theme?
(a) A sentence.
(b) A story.
(c) A word.
(d) A paragraph.

2. Through which viewpoint does the writer avoid entering the mind of any character?
(a) Second person.
(b) Omniscient.
(c) Detached.
(d) Third person limited.

3. Which of the following matches the definition Knight has given for tension?
(a) Setting and character development.
(b) One plot multiplies into two or three.
(c) Introducing a new character or setting.
(d) Complication of the story.

4. What is the term that means that any writing not relevant should be eliminated?
(a) Consideration.
(b) Compression.
(c) Repression.
(d) Editing.

5. For thousands of years, what was the only acceptable viewpoint?
(a) First.
(b) Third.
(c) Second.
(d) Detached.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is Kafka known for?

2. What journey does Knight expect writers to take?

3. Through which viewpoint can the writer enter only one character's mind?

4. What does Knight want to let students know about writing?

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

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