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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. In Chapter 4, what does Pamphile want Photis to gather for her?

2. What does the magistrate tell Lucius about his future after the trial?

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

4. What does the court use as a timer in Chapter 3?

5. As the charges are heard against Lucius, what does the audience do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What kind of house does Byrrhaena's live in? What does Byrrhaena tell Lucius about Pamphile?

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

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

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

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

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

9. How many sisters does Psyche have? For what are they all known?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Storytelling is a very important device and theme in the novel. Write an essay about storytelling in the novel and how it impacts the reader. Use at least three examples in your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Lucius is the protagonist of the novel. Write an essay about the protagonist's role in the novel. Why do stories have a protagonist? How does Lucius fit into the role of protagonist? Who would be the antagonist(s) in this novel? Why?

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