Writing for Children Quiz

Writing for Children Quiz

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Question 1 of 30

1. Question
A place to start researching exemplar children’s books is______?
- The Wobbly Awards
- The Newberry Awards
- The Chaterwick Awards
Question 2 of 30

2. Question
Identifying your circadian rhythm will help with your writing
- True
- False
Question 3 of 30

3. Question
Divergent thinking helps with minimising what?
- Disorganization
- Criticism
- Writer’s block
Question 4 of 30

4. Question
Which of the following is not a writing method?
- Making an outline
- Creating a filing system
- Fixing on the “big idea”
Question 5 of 30

5. Question
The one requirement of your writing space is_______?
- A good writing desk
- An organized place
- A quiet place
Question 6 of 30

6. Question
Copyright laws are a branch of___?
- Trademark laws
- Real Estate property laws
- Intellectual property laws
Question 7 of 30

7. Question
The only way to deal with writer’s block is to apply “bum glue.”
- True
- False
Question 8 of 30

8. Question
One crucial discipline for writing is:
- Getting a good night’s rest
- Limiting interruptions
- Carrying around a journal
Question 9 of 30

9. Question
Your organizational system needs a:
- Clean filing cabinet
- File naming system
- Cloud based storage budget
Question 10 of 30

10. Question
You should consider all criticism good for your work.
- True
- False
Question 11 of 30

11. Question
Which one of these is an important part of knowing your audience?
- A. Knowing what they like to eat
- B. Knowing what they are allergic to
- C. Knowing who their parents are
- D. Knowing their world
Question 12 of 30

12. Question
Plot complexity does not need to be considered when writing an early levelled reader.
- True
- False
Question 13 of 30

13. Question
Which age group will be most interested in a story of adventure and independence?
- A. Picture book readers (ages 3-8)
- B. Early levelled readers (ages 5-9)
- C. Middle grade readers (ages 8-12)
- D. Young adult readers (ages 12+)
Question 14 of 30

14. Question
It is more important to have an attention grabbing title than for it to reflect the content of the story.
- True
- False
Question 15 of 30

15. Question
Market research involves examining and exploring books that are already on the market.
- True
- False
Question 16 of 30

16. Question
Children’s stories can only be fictional.
- True
- False
Question 17 of 30

17. Question
Which of the following is not an important element of story that makes up its structure?
- A. Plot
- B. Setting
- C. Title
- D. Era
Question 18 of 30

18. Question
The psychological test that can be a useful starting point for building characters is called…
- A. Myers-Briggs
- B. Maya-Brugs
- C. Jungian Theory
Question 19 of 30

19. Question
Which of these sentences should you NOT rely on to describe a character’s looks?
- A. Emily laughed, her green eyes sparkling as she leant forward and took his hands in her own.
- B. Tricia tapped her pen idly on the table, wondering however she would get this done before the deadline. A loose curl fell before her eyes, and she brushed it backwards, causing her hair to frizz.
- C. Anna had blonde hair and brown eyes, and was of average height.
Question 20 of 30

20. Question
Which of these is a way you SHOULDN’T make your character distinct?
- A. An unusual eye colour that no-one else has (like purple).
- B. A distinct mannerism, such as biting their lip when nervous.
- C. Use of a particular phrase or style of speech.
Question 21 of 30

21. Question
Antagonist means:
- A. An anti-hero
- B. An adversary
- C. Someone evil
Question 22 of 30

22. Question
Which of these is a good antagonist?
- A. A scientist who is developing a deadly virus because he wants to.
- B. An evil warlord who likes evil magic because it lets them do evil things.
- C. A leader who is taking over the country because they believe that it's not a good place and that their way is better.
Question 23 of 30

23. Question
A great way to work dialogue into your story is by having your characters think out loud or speak to an imaginary friend.
- True
- False
Question 24 of 30

24. Question
Subplots only involve
- A. The main character
- B. Anyone in the story
- C. The protagonist
Question 25 of 30

25. Question
A crucible is
- A. A device used to create tension for your characters
- B. An exciting quest
- C. The ending of your book
Question 26 of 30

26. Question
Setting refers to:
- A. refers to the use of time in a book
- B. geographical locations and the overall environment.
- C. general circumstance portrayed in the story
- D. All of the above
Question 27 of 30

27. Question
Children ages 1 to 2 can do the following.
- A. Recite the alphabet
- B. Make rhymes
- C. Recognize some letters
- D. None of the above
Question 28 of 30

28. Question
When writing for 7 to 12 year olds, your protagonist should never be older than 13.
- True
- False
Question 29 of 30

29. Question
Which form of publishing provides the author maximum control over his or her content?
- A. Vanity Publishing
- B. Traditional Publishing
- C. Self-Publishing
Question 30 of 30

30. Question
Expanded Distribution with Createspace:
- A. Allows your book to be available only in the country where it is published
- B. Only on Amazon Websites
- C. On all Amazon websites, online retailers, bookstores, libraries, academic institutions and distributors within the United States.

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