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

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

3. What two things does Aristotle require to be present in a well-written story?
(a) Irony and foreshadowing.
(b) Birth and death.
(c) Rhythm and harmony.
(d) Conflict and pain.

4. What type of action does Aristotle say occurs without "Recognition" or "Reversal of Situation"?
(a) Incongruent.
(b) Simple.
(c) Sad.
(d) Good.

5. Aristotle explains that the complication accomplishes what?
(a) It gives the reader a sense of resolution.
(b) It evokes pity.
(c) It draws the reader in with the suspense of how the problem will be resolved, if it ever is.
(d) It ties the beginning to the end.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a tragedy, which of the following would Aristotle consider to be false?

2. Why does Aristotle believe that the main character of a tragedy ought to be a certain way?

3. As Aristotle explains, when an evil main character of a tragic story experiences misfortune, why doesn't this inspire certain key emotions in the audience?

4. In addition to a sign, what is the second kind of recognition as identified by Aristotle?

5. Aristotle explains that the medium specific to poetry is one that uses what?

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