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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. Why does the stepmother get angry in Chapter 15?

2. With whom does Lucius escape the bandits' cave?

3. Why do the priests beat Lucius in Chapter 12?

4. Why does Thrasyllus murder Charite's husband?

5. Lucius considers his initiation into the religion as _____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What potential does Thaysus see in Lucius? What does he start to teach him?

2. When the brothers catch Lucius eating human food, what is their reaction? Whom do they show?

3. When Lucius is transformed into a human again, what does the crowd attribute this to? What does the priest tell Lucius he must do?

4. Where is the ship dedication to take place? How is it when Lucius gets there?

5. In Chapter 13, why does the cook want to hang himself? What was he supposed to make for dinner?

6. In Chapter 10, who comes to the bandits' cave? To what position do the bandits elect him? In reality, who is he?

7. How does Thrasyllus murder Tlepolemus? Why did he do it?

8. What is unusual about the priests that buy Lucius? How do they get money?

9. What does Lucius consider as his initiation into the religion? How many more initiations must he undertake?

10. Who buys Lucius from the baker's daughter? What is Lucius' life like during this time?

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

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 3

There are many female characters in The Golden Ass. Write an essay about the role of women in the novel. How are they represented? Why is this important? Make sure to use at least three examples to support your argument.

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