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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. As the charges are heard against Lucius, what does the audience do?

2. Why is Psyche's husband apprehensive about letting Psyche's sisters visit?

3. Which of these features is Thelyphron missing?

4. Where does Aristomenes take Socrates as soon as he finds him?

5. Complete the following sentence from the prologue: "Give me your ear, reader: ______."

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Where is Lucius traveling to in Book 1? Whom does he meet on the road?

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

5. In Chapter 2, who does Lucius meet in the market while he is exploring the city? What does this person offer him?

6. In Chapter 2, who does Lucius ask for directions to Milo's house? What does this person tell him about Milo?

7. When Aristomenes sees Socrates, what does he say to him? Where does he take Socrates first?

8. 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?

9. What does Lucius see that is poisonous? Why does he consider eating it?

10. When Psyche lights a lamp in her bedroom, what does she discover? What does she spill on her husband?

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

Since Lucius is the protagonist, the novel should also have an antagonist. In your opinion, who is the antagonist? Why? Write an essay to share your opinion. Be sure to use details in your argument.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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