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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is Kafka known for?

2. What stage of the developing writer will the writer get out of if he or she develops the main character?

3. Which of the following conclusions did Knight arrive at?

4. In what field does Knight specialize ?

5. When one sleeps, what can provide an answer to a story?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are some ways for a writer to get inspiration?

3. What is Knight's goal throughout the book?

4. What does it mean for a writer to use constraints?

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

6. What do many new writers mistakenly rely on to raise interest?

7. What debate does Knight struggle with?

8. Why is the first person perspective difficult for the writer?

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the senses required by a writer to be successful? Why is each sense significant to the writing process?

Essay Topic 2

Why must a writer be empathetic to create a good piece of work? How does a writer's empathy differ from the empathy of a non-writer? How can a writer learn to empathize?

Essay Topic 3

Knight describes the quadrangle as being the combination of character, setting, situation, and emotion. Why does Knight present the reader with the quadrangle? Why is each element of the quadrangle so significant? Does one have more significance over the others? Why or why not?

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