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

2. When Lucius returns to Milo's house after meeting Byrrhena, what is Photis cooking?
(a) Bread.
(b) Roast.
(c) Casserole.
(d) Stew.

3. What language does the author say he learned late in life?
(a) Greek.
(b) French.
(c) Latin.
(d) Italian.

4. The night after Lucius kisses Photis in the kitchen, what does Photis wear on her head while they make love?
(a) A veil.
(b) A wreath of roses.
(c) A wreath of sage.
(d) A hat.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From where does Byrrhena say she descended?

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

4. What is Lucius' reaction at the end of his trial?

5. In Thelyphron's story, why didn't the witches tamper with the dead man's body?

(see the answer key)

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