NLC ENGLISH 8 LESSON 2 ANDROCLES & THE LION

What was Androcles's status in ancient Rome?

• A soldier

• A slave

• A merchant

• A senator

2. Why did Androcles flee into the dense forests?

• To join a group of rebels

• To find refuge and freedom

• To search for a hidden treasure

• To seek shelter from a storm

3. How did Androcles gain the lion's trust?

• By feeding it regularly

• By removing a thorn from its paw

• By taming it with a whip

• By capturing it in a cage

10. How did the lion's initial encounter with Androcles in the forest change its behavior towards him?

• The lion became more aggressive and dangerous.

• The lion started following Androcles and protecting him.

• The lion ignored Androcles and kept its distance.

• The lion remained fearful and cautious of Androcles.

4. How did the lion react when Androcles was caught by Roman soldiers and brought back to the city?

• The lion attacked the soldiers

• The lion ran away and hid

• The lion cried in sorrow

• The lion expressed joy and approached Androcles.

5. What happened in the Coliseum on the day of Androcles' execution?

• Androcles fought the lion and defeated it.

• Androcles was granted freedom by the Emperor.

• The lion attacked Androcles as commanded.

• The lion ignored Androcles and attacked the crowd.

Why did the crowd roar with amazement in the Coliseum?

• The lion performed tricks and entertained them.

• The Emperor showed unexpected kindness to Androcles.

• Androcles defeated the lion in a fierce battle.

• The lion showed affection and joy towards Androcles.

7. What did the Emperor Tiberius decide to do after witnessing the lion's behavior?

• He ordered Androcles' immediate execution.

• He pardoned Androcles and granted him freedom.

• He ordered the lion to be set free in the wilderness.

• He demanded Androcles to become a gladiator.

8. What did Androcles and the lion become a symbol of?

• Roman bravery in the face of danger

• The importance of loyalty among slaves

• The power of kindness and empathy

• The danger of wild animals in the forests

9. What lesson does the story of Androcles and the lion teach us?

• Fierce animals can never be tamed or shown kindness.

• Friendship between humans and animals is impossible.

• Loyalty and compassion can forge strong bonds.

• Roman soldiers were always cruel to escaped slaves.