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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aristotle compare the medium of poetry and prose?
(a) Both use the same medium and rhythm.
(b) Both use the same medium.
(c) Both use the same medium and meter.
(d) It is nothing like prose.

2. In a good tragedy, Aristotle explains that the misfortune the main character experiences is usually caused by what?
(a) Stupidity.
(b) The character's arrogance.
(c) The character's weakness.
(d) Misguided love.

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

4. Why does Aristotle believe that a failed action by a person who is aware of the circumstances is considered to be of a certain quality?
(a) A failed action interrupts the flow.
(b) A person who is aware is boring.
(c) An audience does not like happy endings.
(d) The person was already aware and no disaster occurs.

5. Aristotle explains that tragedies should have what that other poems do not?
(a) Death.
(b) More sadness.
(c) More irony.
(d) A much more limited scale.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other name does Aristotle give to the conclusion of a tragedy?

2. What does Aristotle say about Homer's "Iliad"?

3. In poetry, Aristotle explains that the "Recognition" is almost always what?

4. How does Aristotle say the different types of poetry emerged?

5. Into what two types does Aristotle divide actions?

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