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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Lucius' trial, what do the two women who run out of the crowd carry with them?
(a) Fruit.
(b) Olive branches.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Bibles.

2. What does Photis give Lucius while she confesses to him after his trial?
(a) A fan.
(b) A gun.
(c) A strap.
(d) A kiss.

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

4. What does Psyche spill on her husband, waking him up?
(a) Hot oil.
(b) Acid.
(c) Wine.
(d) Water.

5. Despite her beauty, Psyche has trouble with___________.
(a) Praying to Venus.
(b) Staying in school.
(c) Finding a husband.
(d) Keeping her husband's attention.

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

7. What relationship does Aristomenes have with Socrates?
(a) Socrates is his uncle.
(b) Socrates is his godfather.
(c) Socrates is his teacher.
(d) They are friends.

8. In Chapter 5, when Lucius goes to watch Pamphile perform magic, he watches through _________.
(a) A keyhole.
(b) Binoculars.
(c) A hole in the wall.
(d) A window.

9. Complete this sentence from Chapter 3. "This increased, nay doubled my misery: I was not even to be allowed _______."
(a) To laugh at my own misfortune.
(b) To live in jail.
(c) To say goodbye to Photis.
(d) To die in one piece.

10. What do the bandits eat for dinner in Chapter 5?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Roast.
(c) Porridge.
(d) Stew.

11. What relationship does Lucius have to Byrrhena?
(a) She is his godmother.
(b) She is his real mother.
(c) She nursed him as a child.
(d) She is his sister.

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

13. 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 hat.
(d) A wreath of sage.

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

15. What is Cupid's other name?
(a) Eros.
(b) Milo.
(c) Venus.
(d) Kyros.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucius expect he will see in Thessaly?

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

3. Who tells the story of Psyche?

4. What is Aristomenes' trade?

5. What is Psyche and her sisters known for?

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