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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Aristotle give for Homer excluding many things that Odysseus does on his voyage home in the "Odyssey"?
(a) Aristotle says that Homer excludes things because they do not relate well to the overall plot that is being constructed.
(b) Aristotle explains that Homer prefers to keep the reader guessing.
(c) Aristotle says that Odysseus does some embarrassing things that are better left unsaid.
(d) Nothing is excluded.

2. What other name does Aristotle give to the conclusion of a tragedy?
(a) The climax.
(b) The unraveling.
(c) The turning point.
(d) The big tragic event.

3. What type of stories does Aristotle identify as more fit for epic poems than tragedies?
(a) Stories that are shorter and to the point.
(b) Stories of considerably greater length and scope.
(c) Stories with happy endings.
(d) Stories that give true historical accounts.

4. In addition to a sign, what is the second kind of recognition as identified by Aristotle?
(a) A bad dream.
(b) Divine intervention.
(c) One that occurs simply by the will of the poet.
(d) A psychic reading.

5. When a poet presents the poem in the voice of one of the characters, what method does Aristotle say that the poet is using?
(a) The method of third person.
(b) The method of recognition.
(c) The method of first person.
(d) The method of imitation.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Aristotle explains that actions described in a tragic plot should have certain characteristics. Which one of the following is NOT one of the characteristics that Aristotle identifies?

3. To Aristotle, what type of recognition is considered superior to any other kind?

4. Aristotle says that an action that is failed to be performed in a tragedy by the person who is aware of the circumstances is what?

5. What does Aristotle identify as the foundation of good poetry writing?

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