PLS #3: Short Story Unit Quiz

In the context of the story, what does the word BARBARIC mean?

• primitive; unsophisticated

• willingly causing pain to others, or feeling no concern about it

• lacking human qualities of compassion and mercy

• savagely cruel; exceedingly brutal

In the context of the story, what does BLAND mean?

• mild; suave

• tasteless; lacking flavour

• kind; unassuming

• lacking strong features

In the context of "The Scarlet Ibis", what does INVALID mean?

• ill, disabled, or weak and sickly

• not true

• unsuitable or undesirable

• unjust, dishonest, or immoral

True or False: The princess is described as "the apple of [The King's] eye".

• True

• False

If the criminal chose the door with the maiden, what would happen?

• The wedding was a lie.

• A priest would appear and marry the couple at that moment.

• The criminal would have a day before he would be married.

• The marriage would take place a month after the trial.

How many doors were there to choose from in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"

• 0

• 4

• 2

• 3

What is the setting in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Mediterranean

• Ancient China

In "The Lady, or the Tiger?", where was the trial held?

• In an amphitheater

• In a coliseum

• In an arena

• In a stadium

In "The Lady, or the Tiger?", why did the King create this justice system?

• To punish his servants

• To show off his power

• To make his subjects more refined and cultured

• To show his control over his subjects

In "The Lady, or the Tiger?", how did the princess tell the man which door to choose?

• She sent him a note the night before.

• She sent a messenger to him just before he went on stage.

• She raised her hand and made a slight movement toward the right.

• She used sign language to signal to him.