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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. How does Thrasyleon die?

2. What does Byrrhena warn Lucius about?

3. To whom does Psyche turn herself over in desperation after losing her husband?

4. During his trial, what does Lucius find out about the dead bodies?

5. What is the name of Socrates' lover's sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Psyche lights a lamp in her bedroom, what does she discover? What does she spill on her husband?

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

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

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

5. While Lucius and Fotis watch, Pamphile turns herself into what? Why?

6. What does Fotis say is the cure for Lucius' condition? What happens before Fotis is able to administer this cure?

7. In Aristomenes' story, where was he traveling? What was his trade?

8. Why do the townspeople put on an elaborate hoax every year? Who sets Lucius up for their prank this year?

9. While Aristomenes hides underneath his mattress, what does he think of himself as? What is his reaction to this thought?

10. What causes Lucius to turn into a donkey? What is his reaction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Witches and magic are an important theme in the novel. Write an essay on magic in the novel, paying attention to who uses it, why, and how magic is represented in the novel. Make sure you use at least three examples in your argument.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

The interaction between gods and men is a common theme in the novel. Write an essay about this theme using at least two examples. How do the gods and men get along? Who is able to talk to the gods?

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