Lady or the Tiger

Which event does the author include tp create suspense?

• If the accused man opened one door, out came a hungry tiger, the fiercest in the land.

• His quick and tense look asked the question: which? The princess raised her hand, and made a short , quick movement toward the right.

• But if the accused opened the other door, there came forth from it a woman, chosen especially for the person.

• The princess secretly loved a young man who was the best looking , most genial and bravest in the land.

Which statement best expresses the main idea of the story?

• Every country has its own justice system.

• The king believes he is brilliant and reasonable rule.

• The princess is jealous of the lady behind the door.

• The princess must decide the fate of the young man.

What do paragraphs 9 and 10 suggest about the princess?

• She is able to obtain whatever she wished for because of her status.

• She is a cold blooded and calculating woman.

• She is a thoughtful and caring person who will do whatever it takes to save the young mans life.

• She favors the woman behind the door .

For the princess, knowing which door held the lady and the tiger shows-

• the opportunity to be in control of the situation

• her desire to learn the fate of others

• the chance to use her powers

The king is _____________

• fully-barbaric

• semi-barbaric

• fair and just

True or False: The princess persuaded the king to tell her which door had the tiger or the lady

• True

• False

Which word best describes the king?

• cruel

• semi-barbaric

• melancholy

What is the main conflict in 'The Lady or the Tiger'?

• A) The king's decision to punish the young man.

• B) The princess's struggle with her emotions.

• C) The young man's choice between two doors.

• D) The lady's desire to marry the young man.

Which literary device is primarily used in 'The Lady or the Tiger' to create suspense?

• A) Foreshadowing

• B) Irony

• C) Metaphor

• D) Ambiguity

What does the tiger symbolize in the story?

• A) Justice

• B) Fate

• C) Love

• D) Power