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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7, 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of the following is not an example of a story where an idea is the primary narrative?
(a) Caper.
(b) Mystery.
(c) Detective.
(d) Western.

2. What happens to sources of inspiration once they are incorporated into characters?
(a) They are added to or exaggerated.
(b) They are exaggerated or completely changed.
(c) They are added to or completely changed.
(d) They are added to, exaggerated, or completely changed.

3. What type of imperfections can be appealing to readers?
(a) Unknown.
(b) Temporary.
(c) Uncontrollable.
(d) Endearing.

4. What determines the amount of characterization in an event?
(a) The importance of the event.
(b) The number of pages.
(c) The timing of the event.
(d) The desire of the author.

5. How does Chapter 1 end?
(a) With the insignificance of a character's physical appearance.
(b) With the value of a character's previous experiences.
(c) With the insignificance of a character's previous experiences.
(d) With the value of a character's physical appearance.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which one of the following is not an example of how to vary the names of characters to distinguish them for the reader?

3. How does the author describe the act of creative writing in the Introduction?

4. What two things should a writer be open to translating into their characters and stories?

5. What does the author think about characters from unrelated ideas?

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