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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6, Being A Writer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Knight describe as being the force that compels the writer to write a story?
(a) Materials.
(b) Setting.
(c) Idea.
(d) Impetus.

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

3. What was Knight unable to do as a teenager?
(a) Create titles.
(b) Create conflict.
(c) Create settings.
(d) Finish stories.

4. What point in the book is the easiest for a writer to become "stuck"?
(a) After ending.
(b) Before beginning.
(c) Near the end.
(d) Near the beginning.

5. What genre was once the preeminent genre?
(a) Historical non-fiction.
(b) Romance.
(c) Western.
(d) Literary fiction.

Short Answer Questions

1. Knight gives an example that sometimes a new writer relies on what part of a character to create interest?

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

3. How does a writer try to evoke emotions from a reader?

4. What type of story does Knight describe as having a good chance of being published?

5. What is the term that means that any writing not relevant should be eliminated?

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