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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: The Story of Thelyphron and Chapter 4: The Festival of Laughter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What relationship does Aristomenes have with Socrates?
(a) Socrates is his godfather.
(b) Socrates is his uncle.
(c) Socrates is his teacher.
(d) They are friends.

2. What does the magistrate tell Lucius about his future after the trial?
(a) Lucius will never cry again.
(b) The god will look out for Lucius.
(c) Lucius will go to heaven.
(d) Lucius is the funniest person he knows.

3. Complete the following sentence from the prologue: "Give me your ear, reader: ______."
(a) You will enjoy yourself.
(b) I promise to entertain you.
(c) This is worth hearing.
(d) This will take some time.

4. As Byrrhaena's dinner, what does Lucius talk about?
(a) Honey.
(b) Photis.
(c) Magic.
(d) Pamphile.

5. Who is the author of "The Golden Ass"?
(a) Apuleius.
(b) Aristomenes.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Socrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Lucius' trial, what do the two women who run out of the crowd carry with them?

2. The magistrate says the deception was a tribute to __________.

3. As Lucius returns home from Byrrhaena's dinner party, who does he see at Milo's gate?

4. At Byrrhaena's dinner party, Byrrhaena says the next day is _______________.

5. When Aristomenes is suspected of murdering Socrates by the innkeeper, what does he do?

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