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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Developing Your Talent as A Writer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following conclusions did Knight arrive at?
(a) It is not possible to teach somebody how to write.
(b) It is possible to teach somebody how to read.
(c) It is possible to teach somebody how to write.
(d) It is not possible to teach somebody how to write in the correct genre.

2. Which of the following is Kafka known for?
(a) HIs stories do not make sense.
(b) His stories are only written in German.
(c) His stories are all about animals.
(d) His stories are very empathetic.

3. After stage four, what does the developing writer become?
(a) Professional.
(b) Complete.
(c) Enthusiastic.
(d) Novice.

4. What is a story comprised of?
(a) Objects.
(b) Components.
(c) Subjects.
(d) Characters.

5. Which of the following can help somebody who needs to learn to hear?
(a) Reading a book.
(b) Roleplaying.
(c) Turning down the volume.
(d) Taking a nap.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Tolstoy able to do remarkably well?

2. What does Knight want to let students know about writing?

3. What can a writer use to help him or her flesh out a character or situation?

4. Which of the following does Knight not say a writer must learn to do when writing a story?

5. In what field does Knight specialize ?

(see the answer key)

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