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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Concerning the "laws of probability and necessity," what statement below is NOT correct according to Aristotle's teachings in "Poetics"?
(a) The poet implies his vision of how the world should be.
(b) The poet implies his notion of justice.
(c) The poet portrays what events could possibly happen in the world.
(d) The poet implies his understanding of how the world works.

2. What, as Aristotle states, are good poets forced to do when they write stories with episodic plots?
(a) To shorten their stories.
(b) To lengthen their stories.
(c) To write poorly.
(d) To write better.

3. According to Aristotle, why do good poets sometimes write stories using episodic plots?
(a) For the challenge.
(b) Because episodic plots are considered more interesting.
(c) To showcase their skills in contests.
(d) They never write stories using episodic plots.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of action does Aristotle say occurs with "Recognition" and/or "Reversal of Situation"?

2. What reason does Aristotle give for Homer excluding many things that Odysseus does on his voyage home in the "Odyssey"?

3. A character attempting to save his friend but accidentally killing him instead is an example Aristotle gives for what?

4. In order for a plot to be truly effective in achieving the desired emotional response from its readers or audience, Aristotle says that the poet must do what?

5. In how many ways does Aristotle say the method of imitation can differ?

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