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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which of the following does Knight claim to struggle ?
(a) If it's possible to teach somebody to write.
(b) If it's possible to teach the essence of creativity.
(c) If it's possible to teach the essence of good writing.
(d) If it's possible to teach good reading skills.

2. For Knight, which of the following is most useful in developing characters?
(a) Self-reliance.
(b) Constraints.
(c) Environment.
(d) Knowledge.

3. What must a writer accept in order to have adequate sympathy?
(a) His or her own memories.
(b) His or her stage in writing development.
(c) The order of the world.
(d) His or her own feelings.

4. What does Knight describe as being the most successful type of writer?
(a) One who has never set foot in a classroom.
(b) One who has lived outside the classroom.
(c) One who has spent a lot of time in the classroom.
(d) One who knows everything inherently.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of knowledge does Knight believe makes a good writer?

3. What is the second stage of a developing writer?

4. What is the result of a story without conflict, according to Knight?

5. What does Knight describe as being the force that compels the writer to write a story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a story comprised of?

2. Describe the five questions a writer needs to ask himself before beginning his story.

3. What does Knight mean when he says that writers need to learn to see?

4. If a writer wants to use a specific word or phrase but cannot think of it at the moment, what should he or she do?

5. According to Knight, what sparks an idea for a story?

6. What is meaning in a story?

7. How can one learn to empathize?

8. How can a writer avoid the expository lump?

9. What approach should a writer take when dealing with an editor?

10. What are some of the elements of style?

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