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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, Finishing A 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 stage in writing development.
(c) His or her own feelings.
(d) His or her own memories.

2. What does Knight believe is created by interest and energy?
(a) Character development.
(b) Tension.
(c) Plot.
(d) Conflict.

3. What type of resolution does Knight suggest a writer needs to create?
(a) Calm.
(b) Mediocre.
(c) Surprising.
(d) Satisfying.

4. When the hero is perfect, what does the story lack?
(a) Plot.
(b) Mystery.
(c) Sidekick.
(d) Depth.

5. The writer refers to the unconscious mind as ____________.
(a) Fred.
(b) Franklin.
(c) Frieda.
(d) Fancy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is true about the lives of characters in a book?

2. Which of the following does Knight suggest for finding good information about publishing requirements?

3. What does Knight claim can be used to summarize a theme?

4. What must the solution to a story evoke?

5. Which of the following conclusions did Knight arrive at?

(see the answer key)

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