Androcles and the Lion

How does Androcles’ reaction when he first sees the lion in the Colosseum help the reader understand his feelings?

• He is terrified and runs away, showing his fear of the lion.

• He recognizes the lion and does not attack, suggesting their past connection.

• He immediately prepares to fight, showing his bravery.

• He asks the emperor for mercy, showing his helplessness.

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What does the emperor’s final action tell the reader about his character?

• He is cruel and enjoys watching fights.

• He is fair and listens to the people.

• He is afraid of the lion’s power.

• He is jealous of Androcles.

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Why does Androcles hug the lion instead of fighting?

• He hopes the emperor will show mercy.

• He knows the lion is his friend and will not harm him.

• He wants to show the crowd that he is brave.

• He is too weak to fight.

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CCSS.RL.4.10

What does Androcles’ initial reaction to the lion in the forest reveal about his character?

• He is aggressive and tries to scare the lion away.

• He is reckless and approaches the lion without thinking.

• He is indifferent and ignores the lion’s plight.

• He is compassionate and helps the lion despite his fear.

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How does the lion’s behavior in the Colosseum contrast with its behavior in the forest?

• In the Colosseum, the lion is aggressive, while in the forest it was calm.

• In the Colosseum, the lion is calm, while in the forest it was aggressive.

• In both settings, the lion is aggressive towards Androcles.

• In both settings, the lion shows affection towards Androcles.

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True or False:

The Lion almost ate Androcles.

• True

• False

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The emperor freed Androcles as well as the lion.

• True

• False

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What is the main theme of the story 'Androcles and the Lion'?

• A) Friendship and loyalty

• B) Courage and bravery

• C) Greed and betrayal

• D) Power and control

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Which literary device is primarily used in 'Androcles and the Lion' to convey the relationship between Androcles and the lion?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Irony

• C) Symbolism

• D) Personification

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What does the lion's behavior towards Androcles in the forest suggest about its nature?

• A) The lion is naturally aggressive.

• B) The lion is capable of gratitude.

• C) The lion is indifferent to humans.

• D) The lion is fearful of Androcles.

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