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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. Where is the main character traveling in Book 1?

3. What do Photis and Lucius drink on the first night they spend together?

4. During Lucius' trial, what do the two women who run out of the crowd carry with them?

5. Despite her beauty, Psyche has trouble with___________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 2, who does Lucius meet in the market when he goes to buy fish? What does this person do with his fish?

3. How does Captain Lamachus lose his arm? Why does he beg his fellow thieves to kill him?

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

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the conflicts in the novel is man versus nature. Write an essay on how this is exemplified in the novel, using at least two examples. Is this argument complicated by the fact that Lucius is a man transformed into animal?

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

Charite is an important character in the novel. Write an essay on the role of Charite in the novel and her impact on the main character. What does Charite represent? Be sure to use details in your argument.

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