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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, if the main character of a tragedy is totally without fault, his fall would not be due to his own fault, but rather what?
(a) His own creation.
(b) His mother.
(c) Poor fortune.
(d) A bad attitude.

2. When a poet simply straightforwardly describes the events as they happen, what method does Aristotle say the poet is using?
(a) The method of recognition.
(b) The method of imitation.
(c) The method of first person.
(d) The method of third person.

3. Aristotle says that storytelling with episodic plots is to be favored by whom?
(a) Poor poets.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Homer.
(d) No one.

4. Aristotle explains that the medium specific to poetry is one that uses what?
(a) Language alone.
(b) Rhyme.
(c) Pictures.
(d) Words and pictures.

5. When one character realizes that another character has fewer morals than he once thought, what does Aristotle say is happening?
(a) Growth.
(b) Opportunity.
(c) Recognition.
(d) Bad judgment.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. The plot, as Aristotle explains, should be unified in such a way that each part should be what?

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

5. What does Aristotle identify as the foundation of good poetry writing?

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