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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What style does "The Lady, or the Tiger?" mimic?
(a) That of a fairy tale.
(b) That of a horror story.
(c) That of a Biblical tale.
(d) That of a Greek mythological tale.

3. Where was "The Lady, or the Tiger?" first published?
(a) The Century magazine.
(b) The New Yorker magazine.
(c) Time magazine.
(d) Reader's Digest.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the story take place?

2. Where was Frank R. Stockton from?

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

4. How is the king's demeanor described when "every member of his domestic and political systems moved smoothly in its appointed course"?

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

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