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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. What was Cupid originally sent to do to Psyche?

2. Which of these features is Thelyphron missing?

3. Where does Psyche roam looking for her husband?

4. Where is the main character traveling in Book 1?

5. What does Psyche discover in Chapter 8 after her sisters' visit?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Telyphron's story, what nationality is the man who speaks to the dead? Who is accused of killing the dead man?

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. In Chapter 3, what job does Telyphron tell Lucius about? Why did Telyphron have this job?

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

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

7. While Aristomenes and Socrates are sleeping, who comes into their room? What happens to Socrates?

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

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

10. Where is Lucius traveling to in Book 1? Whom does he meet on the road?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Apuleius uses color symbolism in The Golden Ass. Using three examples, show the author's use of color symbolism and its impact on the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Since Lucius is the protagonist, the novel should also have an antagonist. In your opinion, who is the antagonist? Why? Write an essay to share your opinion. Be sure to use details in your argument.

Essay Topic 3

In The Golden Ass, many violent acts are committed over jealousy. Using at least two examples, write an essay on the element of jealousy in the novel. How does it impact the characters? What does this say about mankind?

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