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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 Thelyphron's story, why didn't the witches tamper with the dead man's body?

2. During his trial, what does Lucius find out about the dead bodies?

3. What was Cupid originally sent to do to Psyche?

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

5. Where does Psyche roam looking for her husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what does Lucius decide about Pamphile? Whom does he decide to focus his attention on?

2. Who does Psyche's husband appeal to in order to be reunited with Psyche? What is the name of Psyche's child?

3. In Aristomenes' story, where was he traveling? What was his trade?

4. In Chapter 3, what job does Telyphron tell Lucius about? Why did Telyphron have this job?

5. How many sisters does Psyche have? For what are they all known?

6. During the night that Telyphron spends watching the dead man's corpse, what does he see? What is the condition of the corpse in the morning?

7. While Aristomenes and Socrates are sleeping, who comes into their room? What happens to Socrates?

8. Who wants revenge from Psyche? What is the plan to exact revenge?

9. When Psyche's husband finally allows her sisters to visit, what is their reaction? What does Psyche's husband warn her about after her sisters' visit?

10. Where does Psyche go to look for her husband after he disappears? To whom does she finally turn to as a last resort?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 3, the thieves tell stories about how three of their comrades die "in the line of duty." Write an essay analyzing these three stories and their significance in the novel. What do they mean? What literary device is Apuleuis using?

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