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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aristotle define "Recognition"?
(a) A sudden realization that one is familiar with something.
(b) A change from ignorance to knowledge.
(c) A deep knowing.
(d) An understanding of something.

2. In a tragedy, Aristotle says that the main character cannot be what?
(a) Speaking in the third person.
(b) Flawless.
(c) Self-centered.
(d) Insecure.

3. 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.

4. What type of story does Aristotle define as "episodic"?
(a) A sad story.
(b) A great story.
(c) A dramatic story.
(d) A particularly poor story.

5. What does Aristotle identify as a poet's medium?
(a) Language and heart.
(b) Spiritual inspiration.
(c) Language and passion.
(d) Language.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle says that simply doing what well leaves a mediocre piece of art?

2. In art, what does Aristotle believe to be the object?

3. What does Aristotle say occurs at the beginning of a tragic story?

4. When constructing the plot, the poet ought to do what first, according to Aristotle?

5. To Aristotle, what type of recognition is considered superior to any other kind?

(see the answer key)

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