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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Based on "Poetics", how will the effect of a sad plot of a tragic story be magnified?
(a) If the misfortune is greater.
(b) If the antagonist turns over a new leaf.
(c) If the main character realizes his weaknesses.
(d) If the main character dies.

4. What type of tragedy does Aristotle say does NOT require impressive visual effects when performed on stage to impress their spectators?
(a) An unusual tragedy.
(b) A superior tragedy with a strong plot.
(c) An episodic tragedy.
(d) A complex tragedy.

5. If the problem conquers the characters, how does Aristotle say the tragedy ends?
(a) Successfully.
(b) Unhappily.
(c) It ends just at the right time.
(d) Happily.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aristotle differentiate poetry from prose?

2. In poetry, Aristotle explains that the "Recognition" is almost always what?

3. When an evil character of a tragic story is suddenly thrust into misfortune, it has been said that this satisfies the moral sense of the audience, but Aristotle asserts that the misfortune does not inspire what?

4. What two things does Aristotle require to be present in a well-written story?

5. What is the third type of recognition as identified by Aristotle?

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