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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. According to Aristotle, what happens in a legitimate tragedy?
(a) The main character dies.
(b) The antagonist dies.
(c) Not everyone winds up happy.
(d) Everyone wins at the end.

3. What does Aristotle identify as the most essential element of tragedy?
(a) Plot.
(b) Rhyme.
(c) Irony.
(d) Character.

4. Men are drawn to write poetry for several reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Aristotle provides?
(a) There is a natural attraction to rhythm and harmony.
(b) Man enjoys learning.
(c) Man is naturally attracted to imitation.
(d) Man is naturally attracted to beauty.

5. What example does Aristotle provide of recognition occurring through the will of the poet?
(a) One character may reveal himself to another for no reason.
(b) There is no such thing as recognition through the will of the poet.
(c) A character is revealed when the poet announces it.
(d) The main character reveals himself to the antagonist when the reader least expects.

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does Aristotle use to demonstrate his point of epic vs. tragedy formats?

2. Aristotle defines poetic work as what?

3. In a good tragedy as defined by Aristotle, why wouldn't you see two evil men fighting and killing one another?

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

5. Aristotle believes that a poet can turn a complex plot into a simple one by doing what?

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