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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Based on Aristotle's "Poetics", great tragedy poets always choose characters that belong to what?
(a) Universities.
(b) Small social groups.
(c) Wealthy and prominent families.
(d) Various churches.

2. Aristotle explains that metaphors frequently rely upon what?
(a) Rhyme.
(b) Exaggeration.
(c) Deception.
(d) Analogy.

3. Aristotle explains that a sign is one of four types of recognition. What is an example of recognition occurring through the use of a sign?
(a) A character's action is interrupted by what seems to be divine intervention.
(b) A character recognizes another by a certain scar or birthmark.
(c) A character has a vivid dream.
(d) A character receives a psychic reading.

4. The object poetry portrays is what, according to Aristotle?
(a) Tragic events.
(b) Other poets.
(c) Various places around the world.
(d) Men in action.

5. What is one reason Aristotle considers this certain form of art to be more refined?
(a) It is never performed on stage.
(b) He considers all forms of art equal.
(c) It can achieve the same effect with virtually no metaphors.
(d) It can achieve the same effect in fewer words.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Homer says that Odysseus accomplished a certain number of deeds, what does Aristotle say the reader should do?

2. Into what two types does Aristotle divide actions?

3. Based on Aristotle's teachings about tragedy, how can the poet unify the plot?

4. In a tragedy, how does Aristotle say the element of surprise should come about?

5. Aristotle explains that tragedy is not only concerned with the depiction of just any action, but of actions that inspire what?

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