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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the context of poetry and according to Aristotle's teachings, why is man naturally attracted to imitation?
(a) Imitation is a form of acting.
(b) Imitation is less expensive.
(c) It is a lot of fun.
(d) It is through imitation that man most easily learns.

2. The plot, as Aristotle explains, should be unified in such a way that each part should be what?
(a) Equivalent.
(b) Trivial.
(c) Necessary to other parts, but not to the whole.
(d) Necessary to the whole.

3. Why does Aristotle say that Homer's "Iliad" is not a tragedy?
(a) It has too many episodes and sub-stories to fit the format.
(b) It is a happy story.
(c) It lacks irony.
(d) The reader feels no pity.

4. What does Aristotle say that a well-crafted tragedy has?
(a) A masterfully written complication and unraveling.
(b) Excellent irony.
(c) Consistent foreshadowing.
(d) Powerful characters with morals.

5. What is the third type of recognition as identified by Aristotle?
(a) One that occurs through the awakening of some memory or latent emotion.
(b) One that occurs from a good dream.
(c) One that occurs through divine intervention.
(d) One that occurs from a bad dream.

Short Answer Questions

1. Artistically, what type of recognition does Aristotle consider to be a serious flaw?

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

3. What type of tragedy does Aristotle say does NOT require impressive visual effects when performed on stage to impress their spectators?

4. What does Aristotle consider to be secondary to the most essential element of tragedy?

5. Aristotle says what type of poetry imitates the "lower" types of men?

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