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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. With what genre is "The Lady, or the Tiger?" associated?
2. What does the word "semified" from the narrative mean?
3. What literary movement is Frank R. Stockton associated with?
4. What does the word "incorruptible" from the story mean?
5. When does the story take place?
Short Essay Questions
1. Upon what historial structure(s) is the king's arena based?
2. To what genres and literary styles is Frank R. Stockton most associated?
3. How is the king's method of governance described in Part 1 of the story?
4. What takes place in preparation for a trial at the knig's arena?
5. How would you describe the language style of "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
6. What theme is introduced in Part 2 of the narrative?
7. What is the basis of justice in the king's arena?
8. How is the narrative in the beginning of the story related?
9. How is "barbarism" defined in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
10. How does the narrator describe the king's allegiances in Part 2 of the story?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the theme of secrets in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" What secrets are discovered and revealed in the course of the story? How does the author develop this theme through character and setting? What symbolism and imagery supports this theme?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and discuss the narrative style of "The Lady, or the Tiger?" From what perspective is the story related? Is the narrative related in the present or past tense? Is the narrator's perspective omniscient or limited? What impact do each of these choices have on the work?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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