The Glove and the Lions

What is the primary message conveyed through the poem's conclusion?

• Love triumphs over adversity.

• Vanity undermines true love.

• Bravery is rewarded with glory.

• Fear and courage are interrelated.

When the lady 'dropped her glove, to prove his love,' her primary motivation is likely:

• To showcase her bravery to the court

• To express her own love for the Count

• To test the Count's devotion

• To impress King Francis

The line " 'mongst them sat the Count de Lorge, with one for whom he sighed " suggests the Count:

• Enjoys watching the lion fight

• Is bored with the courtly setting

• Is deeply in love with the lady

• Is indifferent to the lady's feelings

The poem's ending, with the King's disapproval, suggests that true love should be:

• Publicly displayed for validation

• Based on respect and understanding

• A source of personal amusement

• Fearless and reckless

The Count throwing the glove back 'in the lady's face' can be interpreted as:

• An act of defiance against the expectations of the court

• A display of his anger at the lady's manipulation

• A symbol of his rejection of her superficial love

• All of the above