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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is history according to Aristotle?
(a) Concerned simply with facts.
(b) Accounts that may or may not have happened.
(c) Lies.
(d) Rumors promoted as truth.

2. In the context of poetry and according to Aristotle's teachings, why is man naturally attracted to imitation?
(a) It is a lot of fun.
(b) Imitation is less expensive.
(c) It is through imitation that man most easily learns.
(d) Imitation is a form of acting.

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

4. When a poet simply straightforwardly describes the events as they happen, what method does Aristotle say the poet is using?
(a) The method of third person.
(b) The method of first person.
(c) The method of imitation.
(d) The method of recognition.

5. What type of poetry does Aristotle say focuses on serious and important actions?
(a) None of the answers is correct.
(b) Roman poetry.
(c) Greek poetry.
(d) Tragedy.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Aristotle identify as the most essential element of tragedy?

4. Aristotle believes that a poet can turn a complex plot into a simple one by doing what?

5. The object poetry portrays is what, according to Aristotle?

(see the answer key)

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