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

2. What would most help a writer develop their writing?
(a) Creating many new plots without stories.
(b) Self-pity.
(c) Seeking professional help.
(d) Self-criticism.

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

4. According to Knight, what have many writers never been taught?
(a) Why they write.
(b) How to write.
(c) What genre they should write.
(d) How to read.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Tolstoy able to do remarkably well?

2. What is the first stage of a developing writer?

3. What type of knowledge is best suited for creating a character with a believable backdrop?

4. What does Knight want to let students know about writing?

5. The writer refers to the unconscious mind as ____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What pleasurable elements does Knight insist a story must have?

2. What journey does Knight expect his students to take as writers?

3. What conclusion did Knight come to about teaching students how to write?

4. Describe the conscious mind.

5. What are some of the resources that Knight suggests writers use?

6. What debate does Knight struggle with?

7. What should a writer do immediately after finishing a story?

8. According to Knight, what skill have many writers not learned?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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