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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. In Chapter 4, what does Photis say she gathers in order to appease Pampile?
(a) Goat hair.
(b) Sheepskin.
(c) Furs.
(d) Flowers.

2. What is Aristomenes soaked with while he is at the inn?
(a) Blood.
(b) Water.
(c) Wine.
(d) Urine.

3. Where is the main character traveling in Book 1?
(a) Rome.
(b) Thessaly.
(c) Carthage.
(d) France.

4. What does the magistrate tell Lucius about his future after the trial?
(a) Lucius is the funniest person he knows.
(b) Lucius will never cry again.
(c) Lucius will go to heaven.
(d) The god will look out for Lucius.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During his trial, what does Lucius find out about the dead bodies?

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

4. What does Socrates' lover do to him while he sleeps?

5. Who follows Lucius as the magistrates take him to jail?

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