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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What plant does Lucius find which is poisonous, but which he still considers eating?

2. What is Psyche and her sisters known for?

3. What does Photis give Lucius while she confesses to him after his trial?

4. What is Cupid's other name?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 2, who does Lucius meet in the market while he is exploring the city? What does this person offer him?

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

4. How does Captain Lamachus lose his arm? Why does he beg his fellow thieves to kill him?

5. In Chapter 2, who does Lucius ask for directions to Milo's house? What does this person tell him about Milo?

6. After the dinner at Byrrhaena's house, how many men does Lucius find at Milo's gate? What does he do to them?

7. When Psyche lights a lamp in her bedroom, what does she discover? What does she spill on her husband?

8. Why do the townspeople put on an elaborate hoax every year? Who sets Lucius up for their prank this year?

9. In Chapter 2, who does Lucius meet in the market when he goes to buy fish? What does this person do with his fish?

10. What does Lucius see that is poisonous? Why does he consider eating it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Perception is a key topic in The Golden Ass. Write an essay on the theme of perception in the novel, using Lucius as the main argument. Does Lucius' perception change whether he is a man or an animal? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Storytelling is a very important device and theme in the novel. Write an essay about storytelling in the novel and how it impacts the reader. Use at least three examples in your argument.

Essay Topic 3

In many of the stories in the novel, the legal system is a key aspect of interest. Write an essay about the author's portrayal of the legal system during that time. Make sure to use at least two examples in your argument.

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