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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aristotle gives the following as an example of what: Homer says that Odysseus accomplished a certain number of deeds?
(a) His imagination.
(b) A metaphor.
(c) Deception.
(d) Exaggeration.

2. What does Aristotle identify as the most essential element of tragedy?
(a) Plot.
(b) Rhyme.
(c) Character.
(d) Irony.

3. What does Aristotle identify as the foundation of good poetry writing?
(a) Probability and necessity.
(b) An interesting twist or turn.
(c) Irony.
(d) Using well-researched historical events.

4. If the characters conquer the problem, how does Aristotle say the tragedy ends?
(a) Happily.
(b) It ends too soon.
(c) Without pity.
(d) Sadly.

5. Aristotle explains that often poets will use words with more than one what?
(a) Meaning.
(b) Spelling.
(c) Sound.
(d) Pronunciation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Based on Aristotle's "Poetics", great tragedy poets always choose characters that belong to what?

2. When constructing the plot, the poet ought to do what first, according to Aristotle?

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

4. When, according to Aristotle, do some poets attempt to depict men or events as others have described them?

5. Aristotle says that refined art excludes what?

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