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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. If Knight were able to teach writing effectively, what might it destroy?
(a) Reading.
(b) Cognitive ability.
(c) Intuition.
(d) Creativity.

2. In what type of courses does the author take part ?
(a) Grammar and spelling.
(b) Article writing.
(c) Fiction writing.
(d) Distance learning.

3. In the writer's mind, what is the hero usually like?
(a) Angry and hostile.
(b) Slow developing.
(c) Flawed intensely.
(d) Perfect.

4. What type of knowledge does Knight believe makes a good writer?
(a) Knowledge in a specific field.
(b) General and broad knowledge.
(c) No knowledge, only senses.
(d) Knowledge in many specific fields.

5. What does the unconscious mind require?
(a) Stories.
(b) Information.
(c) Characters.
(d) Bias.

Short Answer Questions

1. When one sleeps, what can provide an answer to a story?

2. What was Tolstoy able to do remarkably well?

3. What is Damon Knight's occupation?

4. What does Knight promise to share with the reader?

5. Which of the following does Knight say is good for creativity?

(see the answer key)

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