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

2. Where is the main character traveling in Book 1?
(a) Rome.
(b) France.
(c) Thessaly.
(d) Carthage.

3. Why does Thelyphron wear his hair long?
(a) Because long hair is mysterious.
(b) To conceal his identity.
(c) To cover his ears.
(d) To ward off magic spells.

4. What does Photis confess to Lucius after the trial?
(a) She knew the men he killed.
(b) She doesn't really love him.
(c) She testified against him.
(d) She set him up.

5. What does Photis give Lucius while she confesses to him after his trial?
(a) A gun.
(b) A strap.
(c) A kiss.
(d) A fan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first to testify against Lucius in court?

2. In Chapter 4, what does Pamphile want Photis to gather for her?

3. What is Lucius supposed to do with the item Photis gives him as she confesses to him?

4. In Thelyphron's story, who is accused of killing the man to be buried?

5. What color waistband is Photis wearing when Lucius watches her work in the kitchen?

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