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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the king, the narrator says in Part 2 that he "knew no tradition to which he owed more allegiance than" what?
(a) "The laws of God."
(b) "Involved his family."
(c) "That of the guillotine."
(d) "Pleased his fancy."

2. What word from the narrative means to bring out or to obtain by special means?
(a) Constrain.
(b) Compose.
(c) Endure.
(d) Procure.

3. How does the narrator described "the masses" during the trials at the arena?
(a) They "were on the edges of their seats."
(b) They "were aghast and horrified."
(c) They "were fearful and agitated."
(d) They "were entertained and pleased."

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

5. Which door does the princess signal the courtier to in the arena?
(a) The middle door.
(b) The upper door.
(c) The right door.
(d) The left door.

Short Answer Questions

1. What major theme of "The Lady, or the Tiger?" is established in the beginning of the story?

2. What does the word "semified" from the narrative mean?

3. What does the courtier do upon entering the arena in Part 4 of the story?

4. Where in the amphitheater does the king sit for the trials of criminals?

5. What word from the narrative means menacingly wild or savage?

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