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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. At Byrrhaena's dinner party, Byrrhaena says the next day is _______________.
(a) The festival of the gods.
(b) Thursday.
(c) A day of rest.
(d) The festival of laughter.

2. What relationship does Lucius have to Byrrhena?
(a) She is his godmother.
(b) She is his real mother.
(c) She is his sister.
(d) She nursed him as a child.

3. What does Lucius expect he will see in Thessaly?
(a) God.
(b) Magic.
(c) Crime.
(d) Socrates.

4. Who is the first to testify against Lucius in court?
(a) Milo.
(b) Byrrhaena.
(c) The night watchman.
(d) Photis.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Socrates' lover's sister?

2. The night after Lucius kisses Photis in the kitchen, what does Photis wear on her head while they make love?

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

4. From where does Byrrhena say she descended?

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

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