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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. To whom does Psyche turn herself over in desperation after losing her husband?

2. What does Psyche spill on her husband, waking him up?

3. In Chapter 5, when Lucius goes to watch Pamphile perform magic, he watches through _________.

4. Who does Psyche's husband appeal to when he finds Psyche and wants to be reunited with her?

5. What goddess is neglected by Psyche's village?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When Aristomenes sees Socrates, what does he say to him? Where does he take Socrates first?

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

4. How does Captain Lamachus lose his arm? Why does he beg his fellow thieves to kill him?

5. What does Lucius see that is poisonous? Why does he consider eating it?

6. In Chapter 2, who does Lucius meet in the market while he is exploring the city? What does this person offer him?

7. What kind of house does Byrrhaena's live in? What does Byrrhaena tell Lucius about Pamphile?

8. When Psyche lights a lamp in her bedroom, what does she discover? What does she spill on her husband?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In many of the stories in the novel, the legal system is a key aspect of interest. Write an essay about the author's portrayal of the legal system during that time. Make sure to use at least two examples in your argument.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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