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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the king's demeanor described when "some of his orbs got out of their orbits" in the beginning of the story?
(a) "Controlling and dominant."
(b) "Flustered and anxious."
(c) "Blander and more genial."
(d) "Obtuse and angry."

2. What does the word "hitch" mean in the narrative?
(a) An obstacle or setback.
(b) A public stage.
(c) A state of worry.
(d) A constable.

3. Where was Frank R. Stockton from?
(a) New York, NY.
(b) London, England.
(c) Dublin, Ireland.
(d) Philadelphia, PA.

4. What story did Stockton write that acts as a sequel of sorts to "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
(a) "The Hundredth Man."
(b) "The Discourager of Hesitancy."
(c) "The Bee-Man of Orn."
(d) "The Captain's Toll-Gate."

5. How are the distant neighbors described that helped to polish the king's ideas?
(a) Distant Greek neighbors.
(b) Distant Jewish neighbors.
(c) Distant Mongol neighbors.
(d) Distant Latin neighbors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What artistic movement influenced Frank R. Stockton and other authors during his time period?

2. What children's magazine was Frank R. Stockton editor of?

3. What does "barbarism" in the narrative most closely reflect?

4. From what perspective is the narrative related in the beginning of the story?

5. How would you describe the language in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"

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