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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Artistically, what type of recognition does Aristotle consider to be a serious flaw?
(a) A recurring recognition.
(b) Recognition that occurs suddenly.
(c) Recognition through divine intervention.
(d) Recognition that is not connected with the flow of the plot.

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

4. How does Aristotle define "strange" words?
(a) Words that refer to strange things.
(b) Words that belong to another culture or society.
(c) Words that are used by the elite and well-educated.
(d) None of the answers is correct.

5. Into what two types does Aristotle divide actions?
(a) Happy and sad.
(b) Congruent and incongruent.
(c) Good and bad.
(d) Simple and complex.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the poet takes the appropriate steps in developing plot, Aristotle explains that the poet is much more likely to do what?

2. What does Aristotle believe to be most fit to handle grand metaphors and strange words?

3. According to Aristotle, why could tragedy be classified as less refined than epic poetry?

4. According to Aristotle, what type of poets attempt to create tragedies that result in everyone ultimately being happy?

5. 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?

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