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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aristotle say the different types of poetry emerged?
(a) From non-fiction.
(b) Peers voted on their preference.
(c) The most talented poets decided on the different types.
(d) From the personalities of different types of men.

2. In the context of poetry and according to Aristotle's teachings, why is man naturally attracted to imitation?
(a) Imitation is less expensive.
(b) It is a lot of fun.
(c) Imitation is a form of acting.
(d) It is through imitation that man most easily learns.

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

4. What does Aristotle say about Homer's "Iliad"?
(a) It would not work in the format of a tragedy.
(b) It reminds him of a bad story.
(c) It lacks pity.
(d) It should be more tragic.

5. What type of stories does Aristotle identify as more fit for epic poems than tragedies?
(a) Stories that give true historical accounts.
(b) Stories with happy endings.
(c) Stories that are shorter and to the point.
(d) Stories of considerably greater length and scope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of tragedy does Aristotle say does NOT require impressive visual effects when performed on stage to impress their spectators?

2. What does Aristotle say that a well-crafted tragedy has?

3. What does Aristotle say occurs at the beginning of a tragic story?

4. What type of action does Aristotle say occurs without "Recognition" or "Reversal of Situation"?

5. In poetry, what is the term that Aristotle gives for an action that aims to accomplish a certain goal, but actually accomplishes the opposite?

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