1. In order for a plot to be truly effective in achieving the desired emotional response from its readers or audience, Aristotle says that the poet must do what?
(a) Pick characters whose relationships to one another make the actions of the plot more interesting.
(b) Write a tragedy with a sad ending.
(c) Pick characters that the audience can easily pity.
(d) Infuse irony throughout the story.

2. In a tragedy, which of the following would Aristotle consider to be false?
(a) An action can either be done or not done.
(b) The action may be done knowingly.
(c) The action is more tragic when a person who is aware of the circumstances does not perform the action.
(d) The action may be done unknowingly.

3. In art, Aristotle defines the medium as what?
(a) A middle state or condition.
(b) The manner in which the art is produced.
(c) The average.
(d) The artist's spiritual inspiration.

4. In depicting his main character, Aristotle says that the poet should always accomplish four things. Of the following, which is NOT one of these four things?
(a) The goodness of the character should be appropriate.
(b) The poet should make the main character good.
(c) The poet should make the main character perfect.
(d) The main character should be portrayed consistently.

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