1. What reason does Aristotle give for Homer excluding many things that Odysseus does on his voyage home in the "Odyssey"?
(a) Aristotle says that Homer excludes things because they do not relate well to the overall plot that is being constructed.
(b) Aristotle says that Odysseus does some embarrassing things that are better left unsaid.
(c) Nothing is excluded.
(d) Aristotle explains that Homer prefers to keep the reader guessing.

2. Aristotle explains that actions described in a tragic plot should have certain characteristics. Which one of the following is NOT one of the characteristics that Aristotle identifies?
(a) Actions should be not too small or too large.
(b) Actions should be interesting.
(c) Actions should be minute and trivial.
(d) Actions should help the reader grasp the significance of the whole.

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

4. When the poet takes the appropriate steps in developing plot, Aristotle explains that the poet is much more likely to do what?
(a) Have a strong ending.
(b) Choose great characters.
(c) Have a strong beginning.
(d) Have more consistencies in the plot.

5. In art, what does Aristotle believe to be the object?
(a) What the art imitates.
(b) Usually a person.
(c) Usually an animal.
(d) Something solid.