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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How would you describe the king's method of governing?
(a) Egalitarian.
(b) Autocratic.
(c) Democratic.
(d) Arbitrary.

2. How is the king's demeanor described when "every member of his domestic and political systems moved smoothly in its appointed course"?
(a) "Angry and disposed."
(b) "Reactionary."
(c) "Quiet and sullen."
(d) "Bland and genial."

3. What word from the narrative means menacingly wild or savage?
(a) Fierce.
(b) Morose.
(c) Sullen.
(d) Morbid.

4. How is the arena defined in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
(a) A ring or pit for entertainment or sports.
(b) A staged area for opera performances.
(c) A forested area set aside for public executions.
(d) A platform where dog-races take place.

5. What literary word refers to a typical example of a certain person or thing, such as the characters in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
(a) Proscenium.
(b) Parable.
(c) Archetype.
(d) Antagonist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What literary term refers to the background information provided by the author in the beginning of the story?

2. What does the word "wend" mean in the narrative?

3. What term is used in the narrative to describe a person who engaged in fights in a public arena?

4. Where was Frank R. Stockton from?

5. When did Frank R. Stockton live?

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