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

2. Which of the following is expected to be true?

3. Which of the following can be used as inspiration?

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

5. Which of the following does Knight say is good for creativity?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the second stage of the developing writer?

2. What are the advantages of having a surprise ending?

3. Describe the quadrangle that Knight introduces.

4. Why does Knight suggest that non-writers have a hard time understanding writers?

5. What tips does Knight give for naming characters?

6. What is the writer's job, according to the author?

7. Describe the unconscious mind.

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

9. 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?

10. What is Knight's final and most important tip?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Knight describe a short story? What is the difference between a short story and a novel? Why is such a distinction significant?

Essay Topic 2

Knight reveals to the reader some of his weaknesses as a young writer. Why do you think he reveals weaknesses? What effect does this have on you as a reader? Why? Was this Knight's purpose?

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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