This author used an interesting way to end the story using point of view. What did they do?

Stockton switches to 2nd person and asks the reader what you think occurred

How did the princess know which door was which?

Gold and the power of a woman's will

What does the simile “It was as plain to her as if he shouted it from where he stood” describe in the story?

A quick and anxious glance that asked for guidance

Which of the following quotes describes the lady behind the door?

“one of the fairest and loveliest of the damsels of the court”

Where was the king seated?

High up in his throne, above the accused person’s door

What is the main factor that contributes to the princess’s hatred towards the lady?

Jealousy of the lady and the man’s relationship (or possible relationship)

Which of the following is an example of metaphor?

“that hot-blooded, semi-barbaric princess.. fires of despair and jealousy."

For what reason was the man put on trial in the story?

Falling in love with the princess without the King’s permission

Which of the following is NOT an example of personification?

“there lived a semi-barbaric king”

Why doesn’t the king simply let the princess and the man love each other instead of the harsh tribunal?

“he [wouldn’t let]any fact… to interfere with the workings of the tribunal"

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The Lady or the Tiger

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1
This author used an interesting way to end the story using point of view. What did they do?
Stockton uses a different form of 3rd person to describe the ending
Stockton switches to 1st person in the point of view of the princess' lover
Stockton asks the reader personally what they thought using 1st person
Stockton switches to 2nd person and asks the reader what you think occurred
2
How did the princess know which door was which?
Her father always tells her which one is which
She was the one to put them in the rooms
Lots of gold and silver
Gold and the power of a woman's will
3
What does the simile “It was as plain to her as if he shouted it from where he stood” describe in the story?
An angry snarl that exclaimed hatred
A joyous expression that radiated happiness
An upset and guilty face that asked for forgiveness
A quick and anxious glance that asked for guidance
4
Which of the following quotes describes the lady behind the door?
“paler and whiter than any one in the vast ocean of anxious faces about her
“one of the fairest and loveliest of the damsels of the court”
“Tall, beautiful, fair, [their] appearance was.. with a hum of admiration"
“...daughter as blooming as his most florid fancies,"
5
Where does the king hold trials?
The gallows in the center of town
The arena with two doors
The castle’s main hall
The courthouse in the town square
6
Where was the king seated?
High up in his throne above the two doors
In the arena on his throne facing the two doors
High up in his throne, above the accused person’s door
High up in his throne, on the side of the arena to view all of the doors
7
What is the main factor that contributes to the princess’s hatred towards the lady?
Jealousy of the lady and the man’s relationship (or possible relationship)
They were lifelong rivals and enemies
The lady had an affair with the Princess’s lover.
The lady’s constant mockery of the princess
8
Which of these points of view best describe the beginning of the story?
Second person
First person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
9
When and where did this story take place?
Only a few centuries ago in Europe
In a small village during the Medieval times
A very olden time in a kingdom
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away
10
Which of the following is an example of metaphor?
“Its perfect fairness is obvious”
“that hot-blooded, semi-barbaric princess.. fires of despair and jealousy."
“with a soul as fervent and imperious as his own”
“semi-barbaric king had a daughter as blooming as his most florid fancies."
11
Which of these words is the LEAST EFFECTIVE to describe BOTH the princess and the tiger?
Deadly
Cruel
Barbaric
Savage
12
For what reason was the man put on trial in the story?
Marrying the princess without the King’s permission
Cheating on the princess in their relationship
Stealing from the princess
Falling in love with the princess without the King’s permission
13
Which of the following is NOT an example of personification?
"But gold... had brought the secret to the princess."
“The gay brass bells...”
“there lived a semi-barbaric king”
“The doleful iron bells”
14
Why doesn’t the king simply let the princess and the man love each other instead of the harsh tribunal?
“The girl was lovely, but she had dared to raise her eyes to the loved one
“He was greatly given to self communing...”
“he [wouldn’t let]any fact… to interfere with the workings of the tribunal"
“Thus, the masses were entertained and pleased”
15
Which of the following events would the story’s colosseum NOT used for? (which isn’t directly mentioned in the text?)
Trials (Innocence/Guilt)
Theater Plays
Weddings
Gladiatorial combat

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