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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Into how many parts does Aristotle say a language can be divided?
(a) Two.
(b) Infinite.
(c) Three.
(d) Several.

2. According to Aristotle, why do the greatest tragedy poets always choose characters that belong to such groups?
(a) An educated character is more believable.
(b) A moral character is more believable.
(c) A character with few friends is more interesting.
(d) A fall from such a great height will impress the spectator.

3. Based on Aristotle's "Poetics", great tragedy poets always choose characters that belong to what?
(a) Wealthy and prominent families.
(b) Universities.
(c) Small social groups.
(d) Various churches.

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

5. What is the third type of recognition as identified by Aristotle?
(a) One that occurs through the awakening of some memory or latent emotion.
(b) One that occurs from a good dream.
(c) One that occurs from a bad dream.
(d) One that occurs through divine intervention.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Aristotle, a great plot consists of an action that almost occurs, but doesn't because of what?

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

3. What men does Aristotle consider to be "lower" types?

4. What, as Aristotle states, are good poets forced to do when they write stories with episodic plots?

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

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