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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 Thelyphron's story, who is accused of killing the man to be buried?
(a) His uncle.
(b) Thelyphron.
(c) The Egyptian.
(d) His wife.

2. During his trial, what does Lucius find out about the dead bodies?
(a) They are inflated wineskins.
(b) They are his neighbors.
(c) They are deadly criminals.
(d) They are his brothers.

3. With what is Socrates' wound covered?
(a) A sponge.
(b) His tunic.
(c) A cloth.
(d) His bedcovers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What relationship does Lucius have to Byrrhena?

3. As the charges are heard against Lucius, what does the audience do?

4. What relationship does Aristomenes have with Socrates?

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

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