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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aristotle teaches that the beginning of a well-written tragedy starts at what point?
(a) In the middle and uses the method of flashback to tell what preceded.
(b) Where the narrative has dependence upon events that happen prior to it.
(c) With the end and uses the method of flashback to tell the rest.
(d) Where the narrative has no dependence upon events that happened prior to it.

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

3. Aristotle believes that a poet can turn a complex plot into a simple one by doing what?
(a) Hard work and dedication.
(b) Focus.
(c) Eliminating recognition and/or reversal of situation.
(d) Adding more character flaws.

4. A character attempting to save his friend but accidentally killing him instead is an example Aristotle gives for what?
(a) Second degree manslaughter.
(b) Reversal of Situation.
(c) Bad luck.
(d) Recognition.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of stories does Aristotle identify as more fit for epic poems than tragedies?

2. Aristotle says that it's important for any poet to master what in a tragedy?

3. 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?

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

5. Concerning what Aristotle says about the conclusion of a tragedy, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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