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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is described as waiting behind a second door in Part 3 of the story?
(a) A lady.
(b) A throne.
(c) A sword.
(d) A dagger.

2. How is the king described in the beginning of the story?
(a) "Logical but obtuse."
(b) "Cultured and charismatic."
(c) "Semi-barbaric."
(d) "Intellectual and scientific."

3. What is the king said to be greatly given to in the beginning of the story?
(a) Consulting his cabinet.
(b) Adorning his wife with jewels.
(c) Self-communing.
(d) Holding seminars.

4. What does the narrator say regarding the situation if a criminal was proven innocent in the arena and happened to have a wife and family?
(a) "It was taken into consideration."
(b) "The family would be relocated."
(c) "They'd be given gold."
(d) "It mattered not."

5. How is the arena described as a method of justice in Part 3?
(a) "Civilized method."
(b) "Logical and fair method."
(c) "Semi-barbaric method."
(d) "Irrational method."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator remark regarding the unpredictability of the trials at the arena?

2. What aspect common to children's stories did Frank R. Stockton avoid in his writing?

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

4. What story did Stockton write that acts as a sequel of sorts to "The Lady, or the Tiger?"

5. How is the arena defined in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"

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