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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives the signal for the condemned to step into the arena?
(a) The princess.
(b) The jester.
(c) The judge.
(d) The king.

2. How do the masses respond to the appearance of the courtier in the arena in Part 4 of the story?
(a) "His appearance was greeted with a low hum of admiration and anxiety."
(b) "His appearance was greeted with cheers and screams."
(c) "His appearance was greeted with murmurs of disapproval."
(d) "His appearance was greeted with fear and trepidation."

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

4. How is the word "florid" from the narrative defined?
(a) Cultured.
(b) Decayed.
(c) Showy.
(d) Negative.

5. What word from Part 4 of the story means domineering, dictatorial, or overbearing?
(a) Secular.
(b) Allegorical.
(c) Metaphorical.
(d) Imperious.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where does the priest emerge if the criminal is found innocent in the arena?

2. How are the bells described if the criminal is found innocent in the arena?

3. How would you describe the king's method of governing?

4. What word from the narrative refers to a right, immunity, or benefit enjoyed only by a person beyond the advantages of most?

5. What word from Part 4 of the story refers to a formal and authoritative order?

(see the answer key)

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