"Beat Sheet" Comprehension Quiz

What is the purpose of the Opening Image in the Blake Snyder Beat Sheet?

• To introduce the main character's flaw

• To represent the central struggle and tone of the story

• To present the main character's world as it is

• To raise the stakes of the main character's goal

What is the purpose of the Catalyst beat in the Blake Snyder Beat Sheet?

• To change the main character's flaw

• To raise the stakes of the main character's goal

• To present the main character's world as it is

• To present the opportunity for the main character to go on a journey

During which beat does the main character doubt the journey they must take?

• Debate

• Break Into Two

• Catalyst

• B Story

What is the purpose of the Midpoint beat in the Blake Snyder Beat Sheet?

• To incorporate the Theme into the fight

• To change the main character's flaw

• To present the largest plot twist

• To raise the stakes of the main character's goal

During which beat after the Bad Guys Close In does the main character face an overwhelming set of obstacles?

• Fun and Games

• Midpoint

• Dark Night of the Soul

• All Is Lost

What happens during the All Is Lost beat in the Blake Snyder Beat Sheet?

• The main character makes a fresh choice to try again

• The main character realizes the truth they could not see

• The main character hits bottom and wallows in hopelessness

• The main character confronts the antagonist

What follows the All is Lost beat in the Blake Snyder Beat Sheet?

• Final Image

• Dark Night of the Soul

• Break into Three

• Finale

What is the purpose of the Break into Two beat in the Blake Snyder Beat Sheet?

• To choose to try again

• To incorporate the Theme into the fight

• To confront the antagonist with new strength and abilities

• To begin the adventure and go into the "upside down"

What is the purpose of the Final Image beat in the Blake Snyder Beat Sheet?

• To present a new goal for the main character

• To introduce the main character's flaw

• To confront the antagonist with new strength

• To prove visually that a change has occurred within the character

What is the significance of the Fun and Games beat in the Blake Snyder Beat Sheet?

• To introduce the main character's flaw

• To raise the stakes of the main character's goal

• To confront the antagonist with new strength

• To provide a moment of respite and enjoyment for the main character