The Lion in Love

PART A: How does the father's solution to his problem influence the events of the story?

• It places the woodcutter's daughter in greater danger.

• It allows the father to take power away from the lion

• It reveals the lion's hidden insecurities.

  
  

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Part B: Which of the following quotations best support the answer to Part A?

• "He expressed his willingness to accept the Lion as the suitor of his daughter"

• "as his daughter was fearfully afraid of both"

• "no longer afraid, set upon him with his club, and drove him away"

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Part A: What does the word "assent" mean as it is used in the text?

• to rise to the challenge

• to agree

• to decline an offer

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Part B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• "to rid himself of his importunities"

• "to extract his teeth, and cut off his claws"

• "the toothless, clawless Lion returned"

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How does the lion's willingness to give up his claws and teeth contribute to the story's theme?

• It shows the lion's bravery.

• It highlights the theme of sacrifice.

• It emphasizes the theme of power.

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