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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When a writer first creates a character, how do they start?
(a) Develop three dimensions.
(b) Develop one dimension.
(c) Assign physical characteristics.
(d) Outline the character's psyche.

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

3. What type of knowledge does Knight believe makes a good writer?
(a) General and broad knowledge.
(b) No knowledge, only senses.
(c) Knowledge in a specific field.
(d) Knowledge in many specific fields.

4. What was Tolstoy known for having?
(a) Forgetfulness.
(b) Tolerance.
(c) Acceptance.
(d) Empathy.

5. What journey does Knight expect writers to take?
(a) Amateur to professonal.
(b) Uncreative to dramatically creative.
(c) Mediocre to grand.
(d) Fixated to free.

6. According to Knight, what does not work in stories?
(a) Introductions and conclusions.
(b) Generalities.
(c) Settings.
(d) Details.

7. Which of the following is Kafka known for?
(a) HIs stories do not make sense.
(b) His stories are all about animals.
(c) His stories are very empathetic.
(d) His stories are only written in German.

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

9. What are the materials in a story?
(a) Characters and setting.
(b) Characters and tension.
(c) Plot and development.
(d) Drive and motivation.

10. What should emerge once a story evolves, according to Knight?
(a) Theme.
(b) Plot.
(c) Tension.
(d) Setting.

11. Which of the following conclusions did Knight arrive at?
(a) It is possible to teach somebody how to write.
(b) It is not possible to teach somebody how to write.
(c) It is possible to teach somebody how to read.
(d) It is not possible to teach somebody how to write in the correct genre.

12. What was Tolstoy able to do remarkably well?
(a) Create setting.
(b) Create plot.
(c) Create characters.
(d) Create names.

13. What does Knight describe as being a writer's job?
(a) Everything must make sense.
(b) Nothing can be abstract.
(c) Nothing can be clear.
(d) Everything must fit and flow.

14. What does Knight describe as being the end of conflict?
(a) Plot.
(b) Impetus.
(c) Epiphany.
(d) Resolution.

15. After stage four, what does the developing writer become?
(a) Novice.
(b) Enthusiastic.
(c) Professional.
(d) Complete.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following elements must be present in a story for it to be complete?

2. Which of the following dialogues have been known to spark an idea for a story?

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

4. What can a writer observe to create empathy?

5. What does Knight describe as being the most successful type of writer?

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