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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In writing a history, Aristotle explains that one necessarily writes of actions which are what?
(a) Inconsistent.
(b) Consistent.
(c) Unified.
(d) Not unified.

2. Aristotle asserts that the poet must always be sure to keep the plots for his stories what?
(a) Convoluted.
(b) Complicated.
(c) Simple.
(d) Tumultuous.

3. What type of art is considered less refined?
(a) That which depicts very little.
(b) Art that uses paint as its medium.
(c) That which depicts animal behavior.
(d) Art that depicts anything and everything.

4. How does Aristotle say the different types of poetry emerged?
(a) The most talented poets decided on the different types.
(b) Peers voted on their preference.
(c) From the personalities of different types of men.
(d) From non-fiction.

5. What does Aristotle identify as the foundation of good poetry writing?
(a) An interesting twist or turn.
(b) Probability and necessity.
(c) Using well-researched historical events.
(d) Irony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the third type of recognition as identified by Aristotle?

2. Based on Aristotle's teachings, epic poetry is always written as what?

3. According to Aristotle, why do the greatest tragedy poets always choose characters that belong to such groups?

4. What men does Aristotle consider to be "lower" types?

5. According to Aristotle, what type of poets attempt to create tragedies that result in everyone ultimately being happy?

(see the answer key)

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