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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) The least effective poetically.
(b) Reconsideration.
(c) Reversal of Situation.
(d) Good judgment.

2. Aristotle asserts that the main character of a tragedy must have what?
(a) A tragic past.
(b) A lot of money.
(c) Weakness.
(d) Complete confidence.

3. In a good tragedy as defined by Aristotle, why wouldn't you see two evil men fighting and killing one another?
(a) This action would not inspire pity.
(b) Evil men team up, not fight each other.
(c) It would be boring.
(d) A tragedy only has one evil character.

4. What two things does Aristotle require to be present in a well-written story?
(a) Conflict and pain.
(b) Irony and foreshadowing.
(c) Birth and death.
(d) Rhythm and harmony.

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) A superior tragedy with a strong plot.
(c) An unusual tragedy.
(d) A complex tragedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aristotle believe to be the goal of tragedy?

2. In art, Aristotle defines the medium as what?

3. In addition to a sign, what is the second kind of recognition as identified by Aristotle?

4. Why does Aristotle believe that a failed action by a person who is aware of the circumstances is considered to be of a certain quality?

5. According to Aristotle, how does tragedy achieve the emotion it inspires?

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