Question

In the given passage, why did the speaker feign a wound?

A) To avoid marriage
B) To avoid signing a document
C) To avoid a forgery
D) To introduce a nullity

Answer 1

The passage does not suggest that the speaker feigned a wound; it deals with Apuleius defending himself against various accusations, including using magic.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given passage, the speaker did not feign a wound. Instead, the passage addresses different allegations made against the speaker, Apuleius, including charges of magic, the circumstances of his marriage, and the objects he keeps in his house for worship. The speaker, in defensiveness, argues against the accusations by providing reasons and justifications for his actions, such as marrying for love rather than money and refuting claims of magic by criticizing the frivolity of the evidence presented against him. These passages more broadly discuss defending one's character against unfounded claims rather than feigning a wound for any particular purpose.