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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 pronouns refers to the narrator when a story is written in the first person point of view?
(a) We.
(b) He.
(c) You.
(d) I.

2. In terms of writing, to what does economy refer?
(a) Saying the most with the least amount of words.
(b) Using ony simple words when appropriate.
(c) Saying the least with the most amount of words.
(d) Saying the most with accuracy and appropriate diction.

3. A mass of over-description is referred to as which of the following?
(a) Expository lump.
(b) Interrogative lump.
(c) Visual lump.
(d) Exclamatory lump.

4. What type of view of a scene can the writer have to avoid over-describing a scene?
(a) A narrow view.
(b) A broad view.
(c) An insignificant view.
(d) A descriptive view.

5. What must a writer resist the impulse to do in creating characters, according to Knight?
(a) Creating settings that are too complicated.
(b) Creating characters without motivation.
(c) Creating characters that are simply extensions of the author.
(d) Creating stereotypical characters.

6. According to Knight, which point of view is the most difficult for a writer to cope with?
(a) Third.
(b) First.
(c) Second.
(d) Detached.

7. According to Knight, the writer must always be aware of ________.
(a) The reader.
(b) The antagonist.
(c) The protagonist.
(d) The critic.

8. What is the storyteller's voice or attitude?
(a) Tone.
(b) Mood.
(c) Style.
(d) Voice.

9. Which pronoun refers to the narrator in the third person point of view?
(a) We.
(b) He.
(c) You.
(d) I.

10. Which of the following genres does Knight suggest is almost extinct?
(a) Western.
(b) Romance.
(c) Historical.
(d) Science fiction.

11. Through which viewpoint can the writer enter only one character's mind?
(a) Omniscient.
(b) First person omniscient.
(c) Limited omniscient.
(d) Second person.

12. If the writer feels the story is becoming boring, what does Knight believe is necessary?
(a) Ending the story early.
(b) Starting over with the same idea.
(c) Making drastic cuts.
(d) Scrapping the story entirely.

13. What types of names should characters have?
(a) Strange names.
(b) Ordinary names.
(c) Nicknames in addition to believable names.
(d) Believable names.

14. Which of the following does Knight suggest for finding good information about publishing requirements?
(a) Literature Marketing Center.
(b) Literary Book Market.
(c) Literary Market Place.
(d) Literature and Book Market.

15. What does Knight suggest is most important to consult when a writer hits a troublesome spot?
(a) Dictionary or thesaurus.
(b) A professional editor.
(c) His creative side.
(d) Another author.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Knight suggest the writer ask about 'why'?

2. Which pronoun would an author use to refer to the second person narrator?

3. What does Knight suggest as being significant when dealing with an editor?

4. What is described as not allowing a story to be bogged down by overly complex sentences?

5. The setting must be limited to _________.

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