Advanced Fiction — The Art of the Christian Novel

Test your understanding of novel structure, point of view, theme, allegory, and the legacy of Christian fiction writers.

Question 1 of 10

What did J.R.R. Tolkien call the sudden turn from apparent defeat to unexpected victory in a story?

Question 2 of 10

In 'The Screwtape Letters,' C.S. Lewis tells the story from whose perspective?

Question 3 of 10

What is the difference between theme and moral in a novel?

Question 4 of 10

Which Christian author wrote 'The Pilgrim's Progress,' the most famous allegory in English literature?

Question 5 of 10

What warning did Flannery O'Connor give about much Christian fiction?

Question 6 of 10

What is third person omniscient narration?

Question 7 of 10

What was Dostoevsky's approach to addressing objections to Christianity in his novels?

Question 8 of 10

What is the three-act structure in novel writing?

Question 9 of 10

What group of Christian writers met regularly at an Oxford pub to read and critique each other's work?

Question 10 of 10

According to the principle 'show, don't tell,' how should a Christian novelist communicate a theme like forgiveness?