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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the king, it is said in the beginning of the story, "He was a man of exuberant fancy, and, withal, of an authority so irresistible that, at his will, he turned his varied fancies into" what?
(a) "Laws."
(b) "Facts."
(c) "Art."
(d) "Paintings."

2. What word from the story refers to a court of justice?
(a) Aria.
(b) Tribunal.
(c) Recitative.
(d) Proscenium.

3. What does the word "semified" from the narrative mean?
(a) Incurred.
(b) Observed.
(c) Coagulated.
(d) Made partial.

4. What do the hired mourners do if the criminal on trial is killed?
(a) They play stringed instruments.
(b) They sing.
(c) They dance.
(d) They wail.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What word in the story refers to a nuptial ode?

3. When was "The Lady, or the Tiger?" first published?

4. How is the arena described as a method of justice in Part 3?

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

(see the answer key)

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