The Golden Ass | Short Essay Answer Key

Short Essay Answer Key

1. Where is Lucius traveling to in Book 1? Whom does he meet on the road?

Lucius is traveling to Thessaly in Book 1. He meets two men on the road, Aristomenes and his friend who remains unnamed.

2. In Aristomenes' story, where was he traveling? What was his trade?

In Aristomenes' story, he was traveling to Hypata. His trade was in cheese and honey.

3. When Aristomenes sees Socrates, what does he say to him? Where does he take Socrates first?

When Aristomenes sees Socrates, he tells him that his family and friends think that he is dead. He takes Socrates to the baths to clean him up.

4. While Aristomenes and Socrates are sleeping, who comes into their room? What happens to Socrates?

While Aristomenes and Socrates are sleeping, Meroe and her sister Panthia break...
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