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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aristotle defines poetic work as what?
(a) A philosophical undertaking.
(b) A love affair.
(c) A spiritual journey.
(d) A bad imitation.

2. When a poet simply straightforwardly describes the events as they happen, what method does Aristotle say the poet is using?
(a) The method of recognition.
(b) The method of imitation.
(c) The method of first person.
(d) The method of third person.

3. In art, what does Aristotle believe to be the object?
(a) What the art imitates.
(b) Something solid.
(c) Usually an animal.
(d) Usually a person.

4. What type of action does Aristotle say occurs without "Recognition" or "Reversal of Situation"?
(a) Good.
(b) Sad.
(c) Simple.
(d) Incongruent.

5. In a tragedy, how does Aristotle say the element of surprise should come about?
(a) Consistent with the principles of probability and necessity.
(b) Only after recognition has occurred.
(c) Gradually.
(d) Once the main character has demonstrated his worth and morals.

Short Answer Questions

1. In poetry, what is the term that Aristotle gives for an action that aims to accomplish a certain goal, but actually accomplishes the opposite?

2. What men does Aristotle consider to be "lower" types?

3. In order for a plot to be truly effective in achieving the desired emotional response from its readers or audience, Aristotle says that the poet must do what?

4. Per Aristotle, in which of the following ways does poetry NOT differ from history?

5. Aristotle teaches that the beginning of a well-written tragedy starts at what point?

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