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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 Chapter 16, who is Lucius given to?
2. What is the true profession of Lucius' new owners in Chapter 12?
3. To whom does Lucius pray when he is on the beach in Chapter 17?
4. In his dream in Chapter 17, Lucius is told to follow_______________.
5. Why does the stepmother get angry in Chapter 15?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who pays to spend a few nights with Lucius? What idea does this give Thaysus?
2. How does Lucius expose the priests in Chapter 12? What do they do to Lucius after this?
3. What potential does Thaysus see in Lucius? What does he start to teach him?
4. In Chapter 14, what does the farmer offer the gardener in return for his hospitality? What happens while he is there?
5. What does Tlepolemus do after the bandits pass out? What does he do before he leaves the cave?
6. What does Lucius consider as his initiation into the religion? How many more initiations must he undertake?
7. In Chapter 10, why are the bandits unhappy with Lucius? What do they decide to do with him?
8. How does Charite find out that Tlepolemus murdered her husband? How does she get revenge?
9. In Chapter 16, where do the brothers who own Lucius work? Why does Lucius like this?
10. Who does the stepmother try to poison in Chapter 15? What happens instead?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Charite is an important character in the novel. Write an essay on the role of Charite in the novel and her impact on the main character. What does Charite represent? Be sure to use details 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
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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