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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Section 12, Plot Treatment.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the image from a medieval monk, Brother Lawerence, that helped Anne come to terms with the residents in the nursing home?
(a) That we, like trees in the winter, have nothing to give, but are there to be loved unconditionally.
(b) We are all dust in the wind.
(c) Do not worry about tomorrow, today has enough worry for all.
(d) Treat others as you would want to be treated.

2. What image does Anne use to help her gather dialog for characters?
(a) One-inch picture frame.
(b) Dr. Suess.
(c) Hammers.
(d) Broccoli.

3. What is the way to hold a reader's attention?
(a) Pictures.
(b) Good plots.
(c) Drama.
(d) Dialogue.

4. Where does plot grow from?
(a) Characters.
(b) A good outline.
(c) A one-inch picture frame.
(d) A good topsoil.

5. In Part 1, Section 6, Polaroids, who was the self-proclaimed "cool man?"
(a) The referee of the basketball game.
(b) A tall African American man.
(c) A boy against a fence.
(d) Sam.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anne's friend tell her that we and our characters have to work within?

2. What does Anne say can reveal a character better than pages of description?

3. What movie line does Anne suggest as a good one to tape to the wall of your office?

4. What is the basic formula for drama?

5. When writing towards a scene, why may you find it is all wrong when you finish it?

(see the answer key)

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