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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: The Story of Thelyphron and Chapter 4: The Festival of Laughter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Complete the following sentence from the prologue: "Give me your ear, reader: ______."
(a) This is worth hearing.
(b) This will take some time.
(c) I promise to entertain you.
(d) You will enjoy yourself.

2. What color waistband is Photis wearing when Lucius watches her work in the kitchen?
(a) Bright red.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

3. Where is the main character traveling in Book 1?
(a) Thessaly.
(b) Rome.
(c) Carthage.
(d) France.

4. Which of these features is Thelyphron missing?
(a) His ears.
(b) His little fingers.
(c) His eyes.
(d) His tongue.

5. What does Lucius expect he will see in Thessaly?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Crime.
(c) God.
(d) Magic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Aristomenes take Socrates as soon as he finds him?

2. In Chapter 3, what does Photis tell Lucius about Milo's house?

3. What does the court use as a timer in Chapter 3?

4. What is Lucius' reaction at the end of his trial?

5. What does the magistrate tell Lucius about his future after the trial?

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