The Lady or the Tiger Vocabulary

What does the word "barbaric" mean?

• Primitive; savage; brutal; cruel

• Modern; sophisticated; gentle

• Calm; peaceful; serene

• Educated; polite; refined

What is the meaning of "progressiveness"?

• Staying the same; resisting change

• Moving backward; regressing

• The state of moving forward; developing gradually

• Being uninterested in new ideas

What does "domestic" relate to?

• Relating to one's own country or home

• Relating to foreign countries

• Relating to outer space

• Relating to ancient history

What is an "arena"?

• A small room for private meetings

• An area in a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorial combats

• A place for storing books

• A quiet garden for meditation

What does "assert" mean?

• To state something in a strong and definite way

• To whisper quietly

• To ignore completely

• To question doubtfully

What does "inevitable" mean?

• Incapable of being avoided; sure to happen

• Unlikely to occur; doubtful

• Impossible to predict; uncertain

• Easily changeable; flexible

What is an "amphitheater"?

• A large building with seats rising in curved rows

• A small room for private meetings

• A quiet garden for meditation

• A place for storing books

What does "virtue" refer to?

• Morally good behavior or character

• Dishonest actions

• Unethical behavior

• Corrupt practices

What does "impartial" mean?

• Not partial or biased; fair

• Biased; unfair

• Partial; prejudiced

• Dishonest; corrupt

What does "incorruptible" mean?

• Very honest or pure; incapable of being corrupted

• Easily bribed; corrupt

• Dishonest; deceitful

• Unreliable; untrustworthy