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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 language does the author say he learned late in life?

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

3. When Aristomenes is suspected of murdering Socrates by the innkeeper, what does he do?

4. The night after Lucius kisses Photis in the kitchen, what does Photis wear on her head while they make love?

5. Thrasyleon dresses up as ______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. After the dinner at Byrrhaena's house, how many men does Lucius find at Milo's gate? What does he do to them?

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

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

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 2

Greed is an important element in the novel. Write an essay on the role of greed in the novel. Be sure to use at least three examples in your argument. How does greed motivate the characters in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

There are many female characters in The Golden Ass. Write an essay about the role of women in the novel. How are they represented? Why is this important? Make sure to use at least three examples to support your argument.

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