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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. What does Lucius do to his hair in Chapter 19?
2. How does the Stepmother's plan go awry in Chapter 15?
3. How does Lucius get away from the accusations of killing the boy in Chapter 11?
4. What does a noblewoman pay Thaysus for in Chapter 16?
5. Isis tells Lucius the only way to happiness is ______________.
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 10, who comes to the bandits' cave? To what position do the bandits elect him? In reality, who is he?
2. Why is Lucius not easy to sell at the auction block? How does he feel when he is being sold?
3. Before Lucius is set to go out for his act, what does he do? Where does he go?
4. What does Lucius consider as his initiation into the religion? How many more initiations must he undertake?
5. In Chapter 16, where do the brothers who own Lucius work? Why does Lucius like this?
6. After Charite and Tlepolemus die, who inherits their estate? What does he decide to do?
7. How does Lucius expose the priests in Chapter 12? What do they do to Lucius after this?
8. Who pays to spend a few nights with Lucius? What idea does this give Thaysus?
9. What does Lucius do to his appearance? How long does he go without meat?
10. In Chapter 10, why are the bandits unhappy with Lucius? What do they decide to do with him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The interaction between gods and men is a common theme in the novel. Write an essay about this theme using at least two examples. How do the gods and men get along? Who is able to talk to the gods?
Essay Topic 2
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 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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