Fiction Character Motivation

What motivates characters in fiction as mentioned in the text?

• Simple daily routines

• Big dreams that seem impossible

• Financial stability

• Historical events

What did Uncle Edward bring Jeremy from Russia?

• A book about chess

• A chess set

• A Russian doll

• A map of Russia

What fascinated Jeremy about the chess set?

• The color of the pieces

• The beautiful wooden board and carved pieces

• The instructions included

• The size of the board

At what age did Jeremy receive a chess set from his Uncle Edward?

• 6 years old

• 8 years old

• 10 years old

• 12 years old

What did Jeremy do after receiving the chess set?

• He ignored it

• He sold it

• He begged his uncle to teach him how to play

• He gave it to a friend

What did Jeremy's uncle bring him to help with his chess learning?

• Video games

• Russian chess magazines and books

• A new chess set

• A computer

Why has Jeremy never told anyone about his dream?

• He thinks they will support him.

• He is afraid they will laugh at him.

• He doesn't have a dream.

• He has already told everyone.

How old is Jeremy now?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

Why might the desire to be rich not make for an interesting story?

• It is too common

• It lacks deeper motivations

• It is too complex

• It is too unrealistic

What should writers focus on instead of just wealth?

• The character's real desires

• The character's family background

• The character's physical appearance

• The character's education