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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word from Part 4 of the story refers to a formal and authoritative order?
(a) Decree.
(b) Aria.
(c) Proscenium.
(d) Cantata.

2. What word from the narrative means intense devotion or enthusiasm?
(a) Ardor.
(b) Derision.
(c) Degradation.
(d) Evolution.

3. How does the narrator describe the fairness of the arena in Part 3?
(a) "It was as fair as the guillotine."
(b) "Its fairness was much disputed."
(c) "Its perfect fairness is obvious."
(d) "Its fairness, or lack thereof, was cautionary."

4. Of the king's viewpoint in Part 4, the narrator says, "No matter how the affair turned out, the youth would be" what?
(a) "Wed to his daughter."
(b) "Disposed of."
(c) "Adorned with riches."
(d) "A part of the court."

5. How is the arena described as a method of justice in Part 3?
(a) "Semi-barbaric method."
(b) "Civilized method."
(c) "Logical and fair method."
(d) "Irrational method."

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator says in Part 4 of the story, "This semi-barbaric king had a daughter as blooming as" what?

2. What word from the narrative refers to a right, immunity, or benefit enjoyed only by a person beyond the advantages of most?

3. The narrator states in Part 4 of the narrative, "Never before had such a case occurred; never before had a subject dared to" do what?

4. What is the duty of the person on trial one they enter the arena?

5. What is described as waiting behind a second door in Part 3 of the story?

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