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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what three ways does Aristotle differentiate various art forms from one another?
(a) According to the artist, era, and artistic effort.
(b) Manner of imitation, artist, and era.
(c) By the medium, objects, and manner of imitation.
(d) Era, objects, and manner of imitation.

2. In poetry, Aristotle says that in the "Odyssey" recognition comes about how??
(a) None of the answers is correct..
(b) The suitors recognize him by his face.
(c) Penelope recognizes his walk.
(d) Odyssues's nurse recognizes him from his scar.

3. In a tragedy, Aristotle says that the main character cannot be what?
(a) Insecure.
(b) Self-centered.
(c) Speaking in the third person.
(d) Flawless.

4. Aristotle says that simply doing what well leaves a mediocre piece of art?
(a) Writing a complication and unraveling.
(b) Developing a main character that does not have a close friend.
(c) Infusing irony just at the beginning.
(d) Giving the reader a sense of suspense.

5. If the characters conquer the problem, how does Aristotle say the tragedy ends?
(a) Without pity.
(b) Happily.
(c) It ends too soon.
(d) Sadly.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. When one character realizes that another character has fewer morals than he once thought, what does Aristotle say is happening?

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

4. Into what two types does Aristotle divide actions?

5. Aristotle explains that the complication accomplishes what?

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