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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the third stage of the developing writer?
(a) Story is complete but weak in structure or character.
(b) Characterization is complete but story is weak.
(c) Story is strong.
(d) Structure and story are strong but character is weak.

3. What is the result of a story without conflict, according to Knight?
(a) It has a weak plot.
(b) It is a short story.
(c) It has no appeal.
(d) It has bad characters and setting.

4. Which of the following does Knight say is good for creativity?
(a) Eating.
(b) Playing games online.
(c) Conversing.
(d) Dreaming.

5. In the writer's mind, what is the hero usually like?
(a) Flawed intensely.
(b) Perfect.
(c) Slow developing.
(d) Angry and hostile.

6. 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.

7. Which of the following does Knight not say a writer must learn to do when writing a story?
(a) Accept.
(b) See.
(c) Remember.
(d) Hear.

8. What can a writer observe to create empathy?
(a) Blogs.
(b) People.
(c) Television.
(d) Animals.

9. According to Knight, what does fiction require to be believable?
(a) Realistic setting.
(b) A measure of truth.
(c) Small details.
(d) Extreme falsehoods.

10. In what field does Knight specialize ?
(a) Non-fiction writing.
(b) Characterization.
(c) Literary devices.
(d) Short story writing.

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

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

13. What does the unconscious mind require?
(a) Characters.
(b) Stories.
(c) Bias.
(d) Information.

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

15. Which of the following does Knight say is not a story?
(a) A series of events.
(b) Disconnected pieces of information.
(c) Characters and plot.
(d) A plot and a problem.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a writer first creates a character, how do they start?

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

3. In what type of courses does the author take part ?

4. If Knight were able to teach writing effectively, what might it destroy?

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

(see the answer keys)

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