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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is revealed about the princess's nature in Part 4 of the narrative as she sits in the arena?
(a) She is innocent.
(b) She is murderous.
(c) She is jealous.
(d) She is guilty.

2. How is the courtier's appearance described when he appears in the arena in Part 4?
(a) "Impertinent and sallow."
(b) "Tall, beautiful, fair."
(c) "Short, muscular, solid."
(d) "Basic and cruel."

3. Where are the hired mourners located in the amphitheater when an accused person faces trial?
(a) At the outer rim of the arena.
(b) Next to the king.
(c) Behind the king.
(d) In the galleries.

4. The narrator says of the courtier in Part 4 that "his quick and anxious glance asked the question." What question does he ask with his glance?
(a) Did you kill him?
(b) Which door?
(c) Will I be freed?
(d) Do you love me?

5. What does the word "incorruptible" from the story mean?
(a) Allegorical.
(b) Metaphorical.
(c) Everlasting.
(d) Stringent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word from the narrative means menacingly wild or savage?

2. The narrator says in Part 2 of the story that the king's arena was built "for purposes far better adapted to widen and develop" what?

3. What word from the narrative means intense devotion or enthusiasm?

4. What word from the narrative means to bring out or to obtain by special means?

5. How soon after making his decision is the criminal in the arena rewarded or punished?

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