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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aristotle compare the medium of poetry and prose?
(a) Both use the same medium and rhythm.
(b) It is nothing like prose.
(c) Both use the same medium and meter.
(d) Both use the same medium.

2. What does Aristotle say about what many writers do with history?
(a) Many writers lie about it.
(b) Many writers manipulate it.
(c) Many writers discard history completely.
(d) Many writers take it as their archetype.

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

4. As Aristotle explains, why must a poet be sensitive to the nature of language?
(a) There are infinite words from which to choose.
(b) Language is very complicated.
(c) The nature of language in unpredictable.
(d) Language is to a poet as paint is to a painter.

5. One may say "Here stands my ship", but how would one say this more accurately according to Aristotle?
(a) "The ship is in drydock."
(b) "The ship is standing next to the docks."
(c) "Lying at anchor is one kind of standing."
(d) "The ship is beached."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aristotle say about Homer's "Iliad"?

2. What type of words does Aristotle say are commonly used by a certain group of people?

3. Why does Aristotle believe that the main character of a tragedy ought to be a certain way?

4. As Aristotle explains, when an evil main character of a tragic story experiences misfortune, why doesn't this inspire certain key emotions in the audience?

5. What type of art is considered less refined?

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