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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aristotle say that a well-crafted tragedy has?
(a) A masterfully written complication and unraveling.
(b) Consistent foreshadowing.
(c) Excellent irony.
(d) Powerful characters with morals.

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

3. 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?
(a) Infuse irony throughout the story.
(b) Pick characters that the audience can easily pity.
(c) Write a tragedy with a sad ending.
(d) Pick characters whose relationships to one another make the actions of the plot more interesting.

4. How does Aristotle differentiate poetry from prose?
(a) Poetry uses rhythm in the form of meter.
(b) Prose uses pictures and music.
(c) They are the same.
(d) Poetry uses language alone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What, as Aristotle states, are good poets forced to do when they write stories with episodic plots?

2. When an evil character of a tragic story is suddenly thrust into misfortune, it has been said that this satisfies the moral sense of the audience, but Aristotle asserts that the misfortune does not inspire what?

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

4. To Aristotle, what type of recognition is considered superior to any other kind?

5. If the story is performed, why, according to Aristotle, should actors act with appropriate gestures to demonstrate their emotions and thoughts as the story progresses?

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