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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aristotle believe to be the goal of tragedy?
(a) To inspire pity.
(b) To inspire fear and pity.
(c) To inspire fear.
(d) To inspire anger.

2. In the context of poetry, Aristotle explains that rhythm is used in the form of a what?
(a) Specific beat.
(b) Mysterious undertone.
(c) Meter.
(d) Harmony.

3. What is the name that Aristotle uses for everyday words that every member of the audience can understand?
(a) "Common" words.
(b) "Current" words.
(c) "Simple" words.
(d) "Monosyllabic" words.

4. What type of poetry does Aristotle say is addressed to a much more cultivated audience?
(a) Epic.
(b) Comedic.
(c) Tragic.
(d) Historical.

5. What type of action does Aristotle say occurs with "Recognition" and/or "Reversal of Situation"?
(a) Congruent.
(b) Complex.
(c) Happy.
(d) Bad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle says that epic poetry ought to follow what?

2. Aristotle explains that the complication accomplishes what?

3. 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?

4. What example does Aristotle use to demonstrate his point of epic vs. tragedy formats?

5. What does Aristotle identify as a poet's medium?

(see the answer key)

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