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9th Lit "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
9th Lit "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
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After reading the short story, "The Lady or the Tiger" these are comprehension questions.
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What does the young man assume about the princess?
she will save his life
she has fallen in love with someone else
she does not want him to be with the lady
she is proud and arrogant like her father
2
Which of these events happens last in the story?
The king discovers that the princess loves the young man
The princess signals the man to open the door on the right
The princess observes the man talking to the beautiful lady
The king throws the young man into prison
3
The quote, “the minds of the king’s subjects are refined and cultured" is an example of
dramatic irony
verbal irony
situational irony
internal conflict
4
What is the author's purpose in writing this story?
to explain how the king administered justice
to persuade readers that life in ancient times was cruel
to present to readers a question to provoke discussion
5
Which statement is true about symbolism in the story?
The arena represents life and the choices we must make.
the storm symbolizes high emotions at the palace
the tiger represents the fiercest monster in the kingdom
the princess is represented by the apple
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Identify the climax of this short story.
When the tiger rips the young man apart.
When the man marries the princess.
When the man looks to the princess to tell him which door
When the king throws the man in prison
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The main conflict in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
man vs. self
man vs. society
man vs. nature
man vs. man
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The narrator IMPLIES which of these ideas?
The king is semibarbaric
The young man is honest and forthright
The king sees the error of his ways
The king's daughter lacks confidence.
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Justice, Impartiality, and Bias are topics used to brainstorm this story's what?
characterization
theme
rising action
conflict
10
Which statement best describes the main idea of this story?
Every country has its own justice system.
The princess is jealous of the lady behind the door.
The princess must decide the fate of a young man.
The king believes he is a brilliant & reasonable ruler.
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Which best describes the author's tone?
forceful and argumentative
mocking and confusing
angry but playful
casual and lighthearted
12
Which detail contributes most to the main conflict of the story?
the princess knows the secret of the doors
the young man hopes that the princess will save him
the princess is jealous of the lady behind the door
the cruelty of the king
13
Which word BEST describes the king?
cruel
timid
semibarbaric
melancholy
14
Which example does NOT contain verbal irony?
It is a privilege to open one of the arena doors.
"Its perfect fairness was obvious."
the tiger was "fierce and most cruel."
Facts should not interfere with justice.
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The setting of the story
is an unnamed kingdom
is Verona, Italy
is at Cinderella Castle
is ancient Rome
