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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Based on Aristotle's teachings about tragedy, how can the poet unify the plot?
(a) Use complete sentences.
(b) Use more verbs.
(c) Develop characters who behave in a believable manner.
(d) Establishing clear relationships between actions the rest of the plot.

2. What type of tragedy does Aristotle say does NOT require impressive visual effects when performed on stage to impress their spectators?
(a) A complex tragedy.
(b) An episodic tragedy.
(c) An unusual tragedy.
(d) A superior tragedy with a strong plot.

3. What type of action does Aristotle say occurs with "Recognition" and/or "Reversal of Situation"?
(a) Bad.
(b) Complex.
(c) Congruent.
(d) Happy.

4. 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 whose relationships to one another make the actions of the plot more interesting.
(c) Write a tragedy with a sad ending.
(d) Pick characters that the audience can easily pity.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Artistically, what type of recognition does Aristotle consider to be a serious flaw?

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

4. 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?

5. Aristotle explains that the complication in plot leads to what?

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