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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What word from the narrative refers to an epic poem or an instrumental composition?
2. What do the hired mourners do if the criminal on trial is killed?
3. How is the arena defined in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
4. What is the king said to be greatly given to in the beginning of the story?
5. Where are the hired mourners located in the amphitheater when an accused person faces trial?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where are the attendees of the tribunals at the king's arena located within the amphitheater?
2. What is the basis of justice in the king's arena?
3. How was Frank R. Stockton regarded as an author when "The Lady, or the Tiger?" was published?
4. How can the influence of the Pre-Raphaelites be seen in Stockton's work?
5. What takes place in preparation for a trial at the knig's arena?
6. For what purposes does the narrator say the king's arena was NOT built in Part 2?
7. When and where is "The Lady, or the Tiger?" set?
8. What theme is introduced in Part 2 of the narrative?
9. How does the narrator describe the king's allegiances in Part 2 of the story?
10. How is the structure of the king's arena described in Part 2 of the story?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze and discuss the character of the courtier in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" How does the love affair between the princess and the courtier begin? How long does the love affair last before the king discovers it? How are the courtier's appearance and demeanor described?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the theme of fate/chance in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" How are fate and chance defined by the narrator? How are these concepts connected to fairness in the story? Do you think that the king's arena is a fair and just tribunal? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the change that occurs in the narrative style in the final section of "The Lady, or the Tiger?" From what perspective is Part 5 related? Why does the author change narrative perspective here? What impact does this shift have on the plot structure of the story?
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