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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 more consistencies in the plot.
(d) Have a strong beginning.

2. What two things does Aristotle require to be present in a well-written story?
(a) Irony and foreshadowing.
(b) Rhythm and harmony.
(c) Conflict and pain.
(d) Birth and death.

3. According to Aristotle, why do good poets sometimes write stories using episodic plots?
(a) To showcase their skills in contests.
(b) Because episodic plots are considered more interesting.
(c) They never write stories using episodic plots.
(d) For the challenge.

4. A character attempting to save his friend but accidentally killing him instead is an example Aristotle gives for what?
(a) Reversal of Situation.
(b) Second degree manslaughter.
(c) Recognition.
(d) Bad luck.

5. What, as Aristotle states, are good poets forced to do when they write stories with episodic plots?
(a) To shorten their stories.
(b) To lengthen their stories.
(c) To write poorly.
(d) To write better.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aristotle identify as the foundation of good poetry writing?

2. When a poet simply straightforwardly describes the events as they happen, what method does Aristotle say the poet is using?

3. In art, Aristotle defines the medium as what?

4. Per Aristotle, the unity of plot is what to the unity of a character's actions?

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

(see the answer key)

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