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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Aristotle, why do good poets sometimes write stories using episodic plots?
(a) For the challenge.
(b) Because episodic plots are considered more interesting.
(c) They never write stories using episodic plots.
(d) To showcase their skills in contests.

2. Per Aristotle, in which of the following ways does poetry NOT differ from history?
(a) Poetry is a higher pursuit than history.
(b) Poetry tells the future, and history tells the past.
(c) Poetry depicts what happens according to the "laws of probability and necessity."
(d) History is concerned simply with facts.

3. In the context of poetry, Aristotle explains that rhythm is used in the form of a what?
(a) Specific beat.
(b) Mysterious undertone.
(c) Harmony.
(d) Meter.

4. What type of poetry does Aristotle say focuses on serious and important actions?
(a) Roman poetry.
(b) None of the answers is correct.
(c) Greek poetry.
(d) Tragedy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the context of poetry and according to Aristotle's teachings, why is man naturally attracted to imitation?

2. Aristotle asserts that the main character of a tragedy must have what?

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

4. According to Aristotle, how should the plot of a well-written tragedy be structured?

5. The object poetry portrays is what, according to Aristotle?

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