Question 1 of 12

What are the two most extreme basic forms of both writing and presentations?

• A. Cinema and literature
• B. Reports and stories
• C. PowerPoint and animation
• D. Topical and summary

Question 2 of 12

How does a report most basically organize its facts?

• A. Chronologically
• B. By importance
• C. By topic
• D. By presenter interest

Question 3 of 12

Just like the hero of any movie or story, what should your presentation have for the audience to relate to?

• A. A villain, or an opposing force
• B. A sidekick, or supplemental information
• C. A quest, or a goal that will 
yield remarkable results when achieved
• D. A love interest, or something the 
audience will desire as well

Question 4 of 12

What is a “Plot point”?

• A. A directorial note to actors
• B. A marker on a graph
• C. Note cards for speaking
• D. Any incident that turns the 
story in another direction

Question 5 of 12

Which of the following answers puts Syd Field’s Paradigm in the correct order?

• A. First half, set-up, resolution, 
second half
• B. Resolution, first half, set-up, 
second half
• C. Set-up, first half, second half, 
resolution
• D. First half, second half, set-up, 
resolution

Question 6 of 12

The journey of a presentation should take the audience from the real world to:

• A. Your office
• B. The “Special” world where 
your idea exists
• C. The minds of your team
• D. A world of numbers and facts

Question 7 of 12

What is the crucial moment on The Hero’s Journey you want your audience to experience so they jump on board with your vision?

• A. Crossing the threshold–
committing to change
• B. A call to adventure–
increased awareness
• C. Refusal of the call–
reluctance to change
• D. Meeting with the mentor–
overcoming reluctance

Question 8 of 12

What role should the presenter play, and which role does the audience play during the presentation?

• A. Presenter – the conflict, 
 Audience – the “elixir”
• B. Presenter – the mentor, 
 Audience – the hero
• C. Presenter – the villain, 
 Audience – the hero
• D. Presenter – the hero, 
 Audience – the mentor

Question 9 of 12

What should every good story/presentation have that creates audience interest?

• A. Flashy graphics
• B. Music
• C. Passionate rhetoric
• D. A likeable hero

Question 10 of 12

What is the function of the “Call to Adventure” turning point of a presentation?

• A. To inspire your audience to action
• B. To cause your audience to want to 
hire new people
• C. To inspire your audience to change business practices
• D. To call attention to what the current situation is, and what the future could be

Question 11 of 12

What is the function of the “Call to Action” 
turning point?

• A. To identify what the audience needs 
to do or how they need to change
• B. To come together to brainstorm 
action plans with the audience
• C. To give the audience directions 
on creating their own presentation
• D. To rally the audience toward a 
sweeping idea

Question 12 of 12

The Presentation Form should be strictly adhered to at all times.

• A. True
• B. False