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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. As Lucius returns home from Byrrhaena's dinner party, who does he see at Milo's gate?
(a) Thelyphron.
(b) Robbers.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Photis.

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

3. What does Photis confess to Lucius after the trial?
(a) She knew the men he killed.
(b) She set him up.
(c) She testified against him.
(d) She doesn't really love him.

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

5. In Chapter 4, what does Pamphile want Photis to gather for her?
(a) Hair.
(b) Bread.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Doves.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Aristomenes is suspected of murdering Socrates by the innkeeper, what does he do?

2. In what country is the story set?

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

4. What is Lucius supposed to do with the item Photis gives him as she confesses to him?

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

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