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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What word from the narrative refers to the capacity of persons or things to be a compelling force on the behavior or opinions of others?
(a) Courage.
(b) Apostate.
(c) Influence.
(d) Benediction.

3. What word from the beginning of the novel means uninhibitedly enthusiastic?
(a) Detrimental.
(b) Exuberant.
(c) Dynamic.
(d) Metaphorical.

4. What is described behind one of the doors in Part 2 of the narrative?
(a) A judge.
(b) The king.
(c) A tiger.
(d) A jester.

5. What does "barbarism" in the narrative most closely reflect?
(a) Ambition.
(b) Masochism.
(c) Passion.
(d) Intelligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the public gather in the amphitheater for the trials of criminals?

2. What theme is introduced in Part 2 of the story?

3. What is the king said to be greatly given to in the beginning of the story?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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