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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. The magistrate says the deception was a tribute to __________.
(a) The god Zeus.
(b) The god of Laughter.
(c) The god of jokes.
(d) The god of hilarity.

2. What is the name of the traveler who does not believe Aristomenes' story in Book 1?
(a) It does not say.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Apuleius.

3. What is Lucius' reaction at the end of his trial?
(a) He is silent.
(b) He is laughing and happy.
(c) He is screaming and furious.
(d) He is crying and angry.

4. As the charges are heard against Lucius, what does the audience do?
(a) Cry.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Throw rotten vegetables.
(d) Yell.

5. What does Socrates' lover do to him while he sleeps?
(a) Steals him away.
(b) Shoots him.
(c) Stabs him in the heart.
(d) Slits his throat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates says the woman he was living with was_____________.

2. In Chapter 3, what does Photis tell Lucius about Milo's house?

3. In Chapter 4, Photis tells Lucius that Pamphile is in love with _____________.

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

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

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