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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 his dream, what is Lucius told not to fear?
2. Who stops the cook from hanging himself?
3. Whom does Thaysus choose to be Lucius' partner in Chapter 17?
4. To whom does the crowd attribute the miracle to in Chapter 18?
5. How long does Lucius abstain from eating meat?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 10, why are the bandits unhappy with Lucius? What do they decide to do with him?
2. What does Isis tell Lucius about epicurean gratification? How is happiness found?
3. Where is the ship dedication to take place? How is it when Lucius gets there?
4. Who buys Lucius from the baker's daughter? What is Lucius' life like during this time?
5. At the Councilor's house, with whom does the stepmother fall in love? How does the person react ?
6. In Chapter 13, when the baker finds his wife cheating on him, what does he do? What does the wife do for revenge?
7. Whom does Lucius pray to in Chapter 17? What does she tell him?
8. In Chapter 14, who does the gardener encounter on his way home? What happens between them?
9. How does Thrasyllus murder Tlepolemus? Why did he do it?
10. When Lucius is transformed into a human again, what does the crowd attribute this to? What does the priest tell Lucius he must do?
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
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
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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