The Lady or the Tiger by Frank Stockton

What method did the king use to decide the guilt or innocence of an accused person?

• They had to fight a tiger in a great arena.

• The accused had to persuade a lady to marry him.

• They chose a reward or punishment from one of two doors.

• The accused were asked to appear in a court before a judge.

What happened when the accused chose the lady?

• The king made arrangements for a wedding if the accused was single.

• The lady and the accused man were able to go on a date.

• The accused man had to marry the lady on the spot.

• The lady decided whether or not she liked the accused.

What problem did the king’s daughter have?

• The princess was in love with a brave, handsome commoner.

• She did not agree with her father’s form of justice.

• The princess wanted to keep the tiger as her pet.

• She was not able to visit her lover in prison.

How was the commoner punished for his love of the princess?

• He was put into prison for many years.

• The brave young man was asked to go into the area.

• He was sent out to hunt down a fierce tiger.

• The commoner was forced to marry someone else.

What did the princess find out about the event at the arena?

• The princess learned that there were two tigers.

• She learned which door held the tiger.

• The princess learned that the lady was her friend.

• She found out that the young man was afraid.

How did the young man respond to the princess’ clue?

• He chose the door she indicated to him.

• The young man asked for mercy from her.

• He chose the opposite door from her clue.

• The young man did not see the clue.

What do you think it happens at the end: Would it be the lady or the tiger? Why?