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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Section 4, Someone to Read Your Drafts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anne's friend tell her that we and our characters have to work within?
(a) A mason jar.
(b) The stories of our life.
(c) A one-inch picture frame.
(d) An emotional acre.

2. What does Anne say must first happen before we can recognize others for who they are?
(a) Visit with them for a few hours.
(b) Watch them for a year.
(c) Ask them who they think they really are, it is so telling.
(d) Compassionately knowing who you are.

3. How does Anne suggest you should expect someone to review your work?
(a) In a harsh and savage way.
(b) In a gentle and encouraging way.
(c) In both a gentle and harsh way.
(d) With a big red crayon.

4. Paying attention is a powerful antidote for what?
(a) A hangover.
(b) Sleepless nights.
(c) Paranoia.
(d) The rational mind.

5. What does Anne say can reveal a character better than pages of description?
(a) Pages of dialog with descriptive wording.
(b) The antagonist.
(c) One line of dialog that rings true.
(d) Really off the wall dialect.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before she sends copies to her editor or agent, who reads Anne's drafts for her?

2. When will you know your characters, according to Anne?

3. What does Anne say that there is ecstasy in?

4. What do we want out of important characters, such as a narrator?

5. What does Anne suggest feedback from someone close to you yields?

(see the answer key)

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