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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are/is the name(s) of the part(s) that Aristotle gives to the plot of a tragedy?
(a) The beginning, middle, end, and whole.
(b) The complication and unraveling.
(c) Whole.
(d) Good, bad and worse.

2. How does Aristotle differentiate poetry from prose?
(a) They are the same.
(b) Poetry uses language alone.
(c) Poetry uses rhythm in the form of meter.
(d) Prose uses pictures and music.

3. To Aristotle, what type of recognition is considered superior to any other kind?
(a) Recognition through a holy experience.
(b) Recognition based on rumors.
(c) Recognition through the use of a sign.
(d) Recognition through reasoning.

4. When the poet takes the appropriate steps in developing plot, Aristotle explains that the poet is much more likely to do what?
(a) Have a strong beginning.
(b) Choose great characters.
(c) Have a strong ending.
(d) Have more consistencies in the plot.

5. Based on Aristotle's teachings, if the main character of a tragedy is totally without fault, his fall would not be due to his own fault, but rather what?
(a) A bad attitude.
(b) Poor fortune.
(c) His mother.
(d) His own creation.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. As Aristotle explains, when an evil main character of a tragic story experiences misfortune, why doesn't this inspire certain key emotions in the audience?

3. What does Aristotle consider to be the most tragic event?

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

5. What does Aristotle call the individual episodes of a story with an episodic plot?

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