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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In art, what does Aristotle believe to be the object?
(a) Something solid.
(b) Usually a person.
(c) What the art imitates.
(d) Usually an animal.

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

3. In a tragedy, Aristotle says that the main character cannot be what?
(a) Self-centered.
(b) Insecure.
(c) Flawless.
(d) Speaking in the third person.

4. How does Aristotle define "Recognition"?
(a) A sudden realization that one is familiar with something.
(b) A change from ignorance to knowledge.
(c) An understanding of something.
(d) A deep knowing.

5. Aristotle explains that the poet can err through lacking the artistic capacity to do what?
(a) Write non-fiction with a fictional flair.
(b) Properly imitate his subject.
(c) Manipulate history.
(d) Tell a story using rhyme.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Aristotle say about the element of surprise in a tragedy?

3. Aristotle explains that a sign is one of four types of recognition. What is an example of recognition occurring through the use of a sign?

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

5. In a tragedy, which of the following would Aristotle consider to be false?

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