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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. In Thelyphron's story, what does he see during his watch over the dead body?
(a) A weasel.
(b) A witch.
(c) An owl.
(d) Nothing.

7. From where does Byrrhena say she descended?
(a) Plutonium.
(b) Plutarch.
(c) Pluto.
(d) Plato.

8. What is Aristomenes' trade?
(a) Cheese and honey.
(b) Fur trade.
(c) Wine.
(d) Precious metals.

9. As Byrrhaena's dinner, what does Lucius talk about?
(a) Pamphile.
(b) Photis.
(c) Honey.
(d) Magic.

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

11. In Chapter 3, what does Photis tell Lucius about Milo's house?
(a) There are devious goings-on.
(b) There is the devil in the attic.
(c) There is an angel in the basement.
(d) Pamphile is really an angel.

12. What is the name of Socrates' lover's sister?
(a) Patricia.
(b) Panthia.
(c) Plato.
(d) Pamela.

13. What does the court use as a timer in Chapter 3?
(a) An hourglass.
(b) A counter.
(c) An abacus.
(d) A jar filled with water.

14. Why is Psyche's husband apprehensive about letting Psyche's sisters visit?
(a) He is worried he will fall in love with one of them.
(b) He is worried they will fall in love with him.
(c) He thinks they are beneath him.
(d) He is worried they will ruin their marriage.

15. Why is Almicus valuable to the bandits?
(a) His wit and planning.
(b) His leadership.
(c) His loyalty.
(d) His thoughtless devotion to the bandits.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of "The Golden Ass"?

2. In what country is the story set?

3. What does Lucius learn about Pamphile from Byrrhena?

4. Thrasyleon dresses up as ______________.

5. What stops Lucius from eating a poisonous plant in Chapter 5?

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