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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 5, when Lucius goes to watch Pamphile perform magic, he watches through _________.
2. When Socrates drinks from the stream, what happens to him?
3. What does Psyche discover in Chapter 8 after her sisters' visit?
4. Why is Psyche's husband apprehensive about letting Psyche's sisters visit?
5. Who is the first to testify against Lucius in court?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where is Lucius traveling to in Book 1? Whom does he meet on the road?
2. 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?
3. Over dinner, what do the bandits talk about in their cave in Chapter 6? How many men did they lose in all?
4. In Chapter 2, who does Lucius meet in the market while he is exploring the city? What does this person offer him?
5. In Chapter 2, who does Lucius ask for directions to Milo's house? What does this person tell him about Milo?
6. In Chapter 3, what job does Telyphron tell Lucius about? Why did Telyphron have this job?
7. Who wants revenge from Psyche? What is the plan to exact revenge?
8. What does Lucius see that is poisonous? Why does he consider eating it?
9. Who does Psyche's husband appeal to in order to be reunited with Psyche? What is the name of Psyche's child?
10. While Aristomenes and Socrates are sleeping, who comes into their room? What happens to Socrates?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The story of Cupid and Psyche is one of many stories told in the course of the novel. Write an essay about the meaning of the story behind Cupid and Psyche and why it is relevant in the novel. Be specific and use details.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
The interactions between men and women in the novel are important to the novel's meaning. Write an essay about the interaction between men and women. How do they act towards one another? Is it very different than today? Why or why not?
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