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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. To whom does the crowd attribute the miracle to in Chapter 18?
2. How does Lucius' master catch on to his behavior in Chapter 16?
3. In Chapter 12, why does the cook try to hang himself?
4. What is the true profession of Lucius' new owners in Chapter 12?
5. In his dream, what is Lucius told not to fear?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Lucius promised by Charite for his bravery and service? What happens instead?
2. What does Tlepolemus do after the bandits pass out? What does he do before he leaves the cave?
3. Before Lucius is set to go out for his act, what does he do? Where does he go?
4. Where is the ship dedication to take place? How is it when Lucius gets there?
5. In Chapter 13, when the baker finds his wife cheating on him, what does he do? What does the wife do for revenge?
6. In Chapter 14, who does the gardener encounter on his way home? What happens between them?
7. How does Thrasyllus murder Tlepolemus? Why did he do it?
8. What does Lucius consider as his initiation into the religion? How many more initiations must he undertake?
9. What is unusual about the priests that buy Lucius? How do they get money?
10. Who tells Lucius about his third initiation? What does he have to do before he can complete his third initiation?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The syntax and language of The Golden Ass is unique. Write an essay about these elements in the novel and their impact on the novel in the realm of literature. How has language changed over time? Why is it important that we read The Golden Ass?
Essay Topic 2
Lucius is the protagonist of the novel. Write an essay about the protagonist's role in the novel. Why do stories have a protagonist? How does Lucius fit into the role of protagonist? Who would be the antagonist(s) in this novel? Why?
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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