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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many ways are there to know a character?
(a) Several.
(b) Only one.
(c) None.
(d) A few.

2. According to the author, where do characters come from?
(a) They must be based on real life people.
(b) The author's mind.
(c) Everywhere.
(d) They must be purely fictional.

3. What should the writer's own experiences have in order to be used as fictional inspiration?
(a) Emotional, spiritual, or experiential connection with a character.
(b) Emotional, theoretical, or spiritual connection with a character.
(c) Theoretical, spiritual, or experiential connection with a character.
(d) Emotional, theoretical, or experiential connection with a character.

4. What does the writer use with words to achieve his/her main goals?
(a) Research.
(b) Structure.
(c) Grammar.
(d) Poetic license.

5. Which of the following is not an example of a broad stroke definition?
(a) Old/young.
(b) Big/small.
(c) Male/female.
(d) Antagonistic/responsive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author hope to give writers who read the book?

2. What must a storyteller do when creating characters or events?

3. What kind of narrative should a storyteller use?

4. In the subtitle of "Characters and Viewpoint", what are the three objectives that the author promises to deliver?

5. What does the author think can also provide ideas for additional characters?

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