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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In a tragedy, how does Aristotle say the element of surprise should come about?
(a) Only after recognition has occurred.
(b) Gradually.
(c) Once the main character has demonstrated his worth and morals.
(d) Consistent with the principles of probability and necessity.

2. What does Aristotle call the individual episodes of a story with an episodic plot?
(a) Dependent stories.
(b) Interesting.
(c) Funny.
(d) Isolated stories.

3. Aristotle defines poetic work as what?
(a) A philosophical undertaking.
(b) A love affair.
(c) A spiritual journey.
(d) A bad imitation.

4. When a poet simply straightforwardly describes the events as they happen, what method does Aristotle say the poet is using?
(a) The method of third person.
(b) The method of imitation.
(c) The method of first person.
(d) The method of recognition.

5. A character attempting to save his friend but accidentally killing him instead is an example Aristotle gives for what?
(a) Reversal of Situation.
(b) Recognition.
(c) Second degree manslaughter.
(d) Bad luck.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Aristotle, how should the plot of a well-written tragedy be structured?

2. According to Aristotle, why do good poets sometimes write stories using episodic plots?

3. What type of poetry does Aristotle say focuses on serious and important actions?

4. In art, what does Aristotle believe to be the object?

5. In the context of poetry and according to Aristotle's teachings, why is man naturally attracted to imitation?

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