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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Idea into Story.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Knight say is good for creativity?
(a) Playing games online.
(b) Conversing.
(c) Dreaming.
(d) Eating.

2. What must a writer accept in order to have adequate sympathy?
(a) His or her own memories.
(b) The order of the world.
(c) His or her stage in writing development.
(d) His or her own feelings.

3. What can a writer observe to create empathy?
(a) Blogs.
(b) Animals.
(c) Television.
(d) People.

4. What does Knight describe as being the set of imaginary events designed to create anticipation in the reader?
(a) Plot.
(b) Conflict.
(c) Character.
(d) Setting.

5. What was Tolstoy able to do remarkably well?
(a) Create setting.
(b) Create names.
(c) Create plot.
(d) Create characters.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following dialogues have been known to spark an idea for a story?

3. According to Knight, what does not work in stories?

4. What was Tolstoy known for having?

5. What is the third stage of the developing writer?

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