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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Cupid originally sent to do to Psyche?
(a) Marry her.
(b) Kill her.
(c) Make her fall in love with an ugly old man.
(d) Talk to her and make her understand the error of her ways.

3. Who does Psyche's husband appeal to when he finds Psyche and wants to be reunited with her?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Venus.

4. What plan does Lucius decide to employ in Chapter 5 to get away from the robbers?
(a) Pretend he is too tired.
(b) Attack them.
(c) Sneak away in the night.
(d) Run away when they are not looking.

5. Where does Psyche wake up after she weeps on the mountain top?
(a) The underworld.
(b) Heaven.
(c) A palace.
(d) Her parents' house.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where does Byrrhena say she descended?

2. At Byrrhaena's dinner party, Byrrhaena says the next day is _______________.

3. Why does Thelyphron wear his hair long?

4. In what country is the story set?

5. When Socrates drinks from the stream, what happens to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 2, who does Lucius meet in the market while he is exploring the city? What does this person offer him?

2. What does Lucius see that is poisonous? Why does he consider eating it?

3. When Psyche's husband finally allows her sisters to visit, what is their reaction? What does Psyche's husband warn her about after her sisters' visit?

4. In Telyphron's story, who takes Telyphrons nose and ears? With what do they replace them?

5. How does Captain Lamachus lose his arm? Why does he beg his fellow thieves to kill him?

6. Who does Psyche's husband appeal to in order to be reunited with Psyche? What is the name of Psyche's child?

7. Who wants revenge from Psyche? What is the plan to exact revenge?

8. During dinner at Milo's house in Chapter 2, what do Lucius, Milo, and Pamphile talk about? Why does Lucius excuse himself early?

9. In Chapter 2, who does Lucius ask for directions to Milo's house? What does this person tell him about Milo?

10. Over dinner, what do the bandits talk about in their cave in Chapter 6? How many men did they lose in all?

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