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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aristotle warns that a tragedy poet should be careful with what?
(a) The poet should be careful not to write a happy ending.
(b) Choosing ironic events.
(c) Picking the content for the poem.
(d) Writing the middle, as it is the most important part of a tragedy.

2. What is the purpose of the conclusion according to Aristotle?
(a) It shows how the problem is eventually solved or not solved.
(b) It leads to the middle of the story.
(c) It gives the reader a sense of suspense.
(d) It ties the beginning and the end together.

3. According to Aristotle, why do the greatest tragedy poets always choose characters that belong to such groups?
(a) A moral character is more believable.
(b) A fall from such a great height will impress the spectator.
(c) An educated character is more believable.
(d) A character with few friends is more interesting.

4. As for writing style, what risk does Aristotle believe the poet runs when he uses an excessive amount of metaphors?
(a) The audience will not be able to understand it.
(b) The audience will question the poet's ability to write.
(c) The audience will think it's boring.
(d) The audience will be intrigued therefore there is no risk.

5. Per Aristotle, what quality does a finer form of art have?
(a) Effective with fewer metaphors.
(b) Current words.
(c) Effective in fewer worlds.
(d) Effective with good or bad rhythm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle explains that often poets will use words with more than one what?

2. Into how many parts does Aristotle divide the plot of a tragedy?

3. In the context of poetry, Aristotle explains that rhythm is used in the form of a what?

4. How does Aristotle describe epic poems as always written?

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

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