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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Aristotle explains that the complication in plot leads to what?
(a) The death of the main character.
(b) The unraveling.
(c) A tragic action.
(d) The sequel to the story.

3. Aristotle warns that a tragedy poet should be careful with what?
(a) Choosing ironic events.
(b) Writing the middle, as it is the most important part of a tragedy.
(c) Picking the content for the poem.
(d) The poet should be careful not to write a happy ending.

4. When a poet presents the poem in the voice of one of the characters, what method does Aristotle say that the poet is using?
(a) The method of first person.
(b) The method of imitation.
(c) The method of recognition.
(d) The method of third person.

5. According to Aristotle, what type of poets attempt to create tragedies that result in everyone ultimately being happy?
(a) Poets more interested in winning an award.
(b) Poets more concerned with pleasing their audience.
(c) Innovative poets.
(d) Optimistic poets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle asserts that men who find poetry very attractive find great pleasure in what?

2. Aristotle explains that actions described in a tragic plot should have certain characteristics. Which one of the following is NOT one of the characteristics that Aristotle identifies?

3. What is the third type of recognition as identified by Aristotle?

4. Aristotle explains that the complication accomplishes what?

5. What type of story does Aristotle define as "episodic"?

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