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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. During his trial, what does Lucius find out about the dead bodies?
2. Where does Psyche roam looking for her husband?
3. In Thelyphron's story, who is accused of killing the man to be buried?
4. During Lucius' trial, what do the two women who run out of the crowd carry with them?
5. Who does Psyche's husband appeal to when he finds Psyche and wants to be reunited with her?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. Why do the townspeople put on an elaborate hoax every year? Who sets Lucius up for their prank this year?
3. During dinner at Milo's house in Chapter 2, what do Lucius, Milo, and Pamphile talk about? Why does Lucius excuse himself early?
4. After the dinner at Byrrhaena's house, how many men does Lucius find at Milo's gate? What does he do to them?
5. In Chapter 3, what job does Telyphron tell Lucius about? Why did Telyphron have this job?
6. What kind of house does Byrrhaena's live in? What does Byrrhaena tell Lucius about Pamphile?
7. Who wants revenge from Psyche? What is the plan to exact revenge?
8. As the intruders leave Aristomenes and Socrates' hotel room, what do they do to Aristomenes? What happens as they leave?
9. What does Fotis say is the cure for Lucius' condition? What happens before Fotis is able to administer this cure?
10. In Chapter 2, who does Lucius meet in the market while he is exploring the city? What does this person offer him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Perception is a key topic in The Golden Ass. Write an essay on the theme of perception in the novel, using Lucius as the main argument. Does Lucius' perception change whether he is a man or an animal? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 3, the thieves tell stories about how three of their comrades die "in the line of duty." Write an essay analyzing these three stories and their significance in the novel. What do they mean? What literary device is Apuleuis using?
Essay Topic 3
During his journey, Lucius stays with both rich and poor people. Write an essay on how the rich and poor are characterized in the novel. What does this mean? Be sure to use at least two examples in your argument.
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