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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Aristotle explains that the complication accomplishes what?
(a) It gives the reader a sense of resolution.
(b) It ties the beginning to the end.
(c) It draws the reader in with the suspense of how the problem will be resolved, if it ever is.
(d) It evokes pity.

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

4. In what three ways does Aristotle differentiate various art forms from one another?
(a) Manner of imitation, artist, and era.
(b) Era, objects, and manner of imitation.
(c) By the medium, objects, and manner of imitation.
(d) According to the artist, era, and artistic effort.

5. What does Aristotle consider to be the most tragic event?
(a) Two lovers splitting up.
(b) A mother abandoning her child.
(c) Adultery.
(d) A member of a family killing another.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is history according to Aristotle?

2. Aristotle asserts that men who find poetry very attractive find great pleasure in what?

3. Why does Aristotle believe that a failed action by a character that is unaware is more effective than a failed action by a character that is aware?

4. In the context of poetry, Aristotle explains that rhythm is used in the form of a what?

5. Aristotle warns that a tragedy poet should be careful with what?

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