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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 Thelyphron's story, what does he see during his watch over the dead body?
2. Complete the following sentence from the prologue: "Give me your ear, reader: ______."
3. What does Lucius eat for dinner in Chapter 6?
4. In Chapter 5, when Lucius goes to watch Pamphile perform magic, he watches through _________.
5. What is Aristomenes' trade?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Fotis say is the cure for Lucius' condition? What happens before Fotis is able to administer this cure?
2. In Chapter 3, what job does Telyphron tell Lucius about? Why did Telyphron have this job?
3. Who wants revenge from Psyche? What is the plan to exact revenge?
4. How many sisters does Psyche have? For what are they all known?
5. In Telyphron's story, who takes Telyphrons nose and ears? With what do they replace them?
6. In Chapter 2, who does Lucius meet in the market while he is exploring the city? What does this person offer him?
7. When Aristomenes sees Socrates, what does he say to him? Where does he take Socrates first?
8. As the intruders leave Aristomenes and Socrates' hotel room, what do they do to Aristomenes? What happens as they leave?
9. While Lucius and Fotis watch, Pamphile turns herself into what? Why?
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
Apuleius uses color symbolism in The Golden Ass. Using three examples, show the author's use of color symbolism and its impact on the novel.
Essay Topic 2
In The Golden Ass, many violent acts are committed over jealousy. Using at least two examples, write an essay on the element of jealousy in the novel. How does it impact the characters? What does this say about mankind?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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