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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. During his trial, what does Lucius find out about the dead bodies?
2. As the charges are heard against Lucius, what does the audience do?
3. What language does the author say he learned late in life?
4. What does Psyche spill on her husband, waking him up?
5. Where does Aristomenes take Socrates as soon as he finds him?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 2, who does Lucius ask for directions to Milo's house? What does this person tell him about Milo?
2. While Aristomenes and Socrates are sleeping, who comes into their room? What happens to Socrates?
3. As the intruders leave Aristomenes and Socrates' hotel room, what do they do to Aristomenes? What happens as they leave?
4. When Psyche lights a lamp in her bedroom, what does she discover? What does she spill on her husband?
5. Where does Psyche go to look for her husband after he disappears? To whom does she finally turn to as a last resort?
6. In Aristomenes' story, where was he traveling? What was his trade?
7. How many sisters does Psyche have? For what are they all known?
8. Why do the townspeople put on an elaborate hoax every year? Who sets Lucius up for their prank this year?
9. What does Lucius see that is poisonous? Why does he consider eating it?
10. In Chapter 2, who does Lucius meet in the market when he goes to buy fish? What does this person do with his fish?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The theme of masquerade is an important element in the novel. Write an essay about masquerade in the novel. Who uses it? Why? What does this do in the novel? Be sure to use at least two detailed examples in your argument.
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
Perception is a key topic in The Golden Ass. Write an essay on the theme of perception in the novel, using Lucius as the main argument. Does Lucius' perception change whether he is a man or an animal? Why or why not?
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