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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the poet takes the appropriate steps in developing plot, Aristotle explains that the poet is much more likely to do what?
(a) Have a strong beginning.
(b) Choose great characters.
(c) Have a strong ending.
(d) Have more consistencies in the plot.

2. Based on Aristotle's teachings, in what way does a poet use words?
(a) In a rhyme.
(b) Mysteriously.
(c) Metaphorically.
(d) Strangely.

3. What example does Aristotle provide of recognition occurring through the will of the poet?
(a) The main character reveals himself to the antagonist when the reader least expects.
(b) There is no such thing as recognition through the will of the poet.
(c) One character may reveal himself to another for no reason.
(d) A character is revealed when the poet announces it.

4. What are the ways Aristotle explains in regard to how poets differ in their representation of the object?
(a) Poets can portray the object as better or worse, but never the same as they are.
(b) Poets can portray the objects as worse, better, or the same as they are
(c) There is no difference in the way poets portray the objects.
(d) Poets can portray the objects as worse or the same as they are.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of poetry does Aristotle say is addressed to a much more cultivated audience?

2. When an evil character of a tragic story is suddenly thrust into misfortune, it has been said that this satisfies the moral sense of the audience, but Aristotle asserts that the misfortune does not inspire what?

3. Aristotle explains that the complication in plot leads to what?

4. Aristotle asserts that the poet must always be sure to keep the plots for his stories what?

5. Based on "Poetics" by Aristotle, how many deeds does Homer say Odysseus accomplished?

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