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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How should a character's traits be designed in order to engage the reader?
(a) Different than other characters.
(b) Different than the intended audience.
(c) Similar to the intended audience.
(d) Similar to other characters.

2. What does the author think can also provide ideas for additional characters?
(a) The future of supporting characters.
(b) The pasts of central characters.
(c) The pasts of supporting characters.
(d) The future of central characters.

3. Which one of the following is not given in Chapter 12 as a reason for characters to change themselves?
(a) Greed.
(b) Action.
(c) Will.
(d) External circumstances.

4. How much freedom do characters have to change in comedy?
(a) Only the central character can change in comedy.
(b) None.
(c) Less.
(d) More.

5. What is the first way a writer can engage the reader?
(a) Creating a strong initial impression.
(b) Creating a weak initial impression that improves slowly.
(c) Creating a weak initial impression that improves quickly.
(d) Creating an initial impression that does not appear strong or weak at first.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can other characters provide for the main character?

2. What kind of traits should a writer use when first introducing a character?

3. How can emotion be elevated for a character by utilizing the natural world?

4. What can cause a reader to become more engaged with a character?

5. What should the writer's own experiences have in order to be used as fictional inspiration?

(see the answer key)

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