The Golden Ass | Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Preface and Chapter 1: The Story of Aristomenes

1. Who is the author of "The Golden Ass"?

2. In what country is the story set?

3. What language does the author say he learned late in life?

4. Complete the following sentence from the prologue: "Give me your ear, reader: ______."

5. Where is the main character traveling in Book 1?

6. What is the name of the traveler who does not believe Aristomenes' story in Book 1?

7. What is Aristomenes' trade?

8. What relationship does Aristomenes have with Socrates?

9. Where does Aristomenes take Socrates as soon as he finds him?

10. With what woman does Socrates say he was living?

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