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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aristotle consider to be the most tragic event?
(a) Two lovers splitting up.
(b) A member of a family killing another.
(c) Adultery.
(d) A mother abandoning her child.

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

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?
(a) The person was already aware and no disaster occurs.
(b) A person who is aware is boring.
(c) A failed action interrupts the flow.
(d) An audience does not like happy endings.

4. Men are drawn to write poetry for several reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Aristotle provides?
(a) There is a natural attraction to rhythm and harmony.
(b) Man is naturally attracted to beauty.
(c) Man is naturally attracted to imitation.
(d) Man enjoys learning.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Aristotle says that at most, episodic plots involve what?

3. Into what two types does Aristotle divide actions?

4. Why does Aristotle believe that a failed action by a character that is unaware is more effective than a failed action by a character that is aware?

5. What are/is the name(s) of the part(s) that Aristotle gives to the plot of a tragedy?

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