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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other name does Aristotle give to the conclusion of a tragedy?
(a) The unraveling.
(b) The turning point.
(c) The climax.
(d) The big tragic event.

2. Aristotle defines poetic work as what?
(a) A spiritual journey.
(b) A philosophical undertaking.
(c) A bad imitation.
(d) A love affair.

3. Aristotle says that an action that is failed to be performed in a tragedy by the person who is aware of the circumstances is what?
(a) Reversal of Situation.
(b) Reconsideration.
(c) Good judgment.
(d) The least effective poetically.

4. In poetry, Aristotle says that in the "Odyssey" recognition comes about how??
(a) Odyssues's nurse recognizes him from his scar.
(b) Penelope recognizes his walk.
(c) None of the answers is correct..
(d) The suitors recognize him by his face.

5. What does Aristotle say that a well-crafted tragedy has?
(a) Consistent foreshadowing.
(b) Excellent irony.
(c) A masterfully written complication and unraveling.
(d) Powerful characters with morals.

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. Concerning the "laws of probability and necessity," what statement below is NOT correct according to Aristotle's teachings in "Poetics"?

4. Aristotle explains that the complication in plot leads to what?

5. What men does Aristotle consider to be "lower" types?

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