Androcles and The Lion Comprehension Questions

What was Androcles’ life like before he met the lion?

• He was the keeper of the lions

• He had a happy and productive life

• He had slaves

• He was in slavery and had escaped from his master

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Why was the lion so gentle to Androcles?

• Androcles had helped him by providing food to him

• Androcles had taken the thorn out of his paw

• Androcles had trained him

• Androcles had helped him escape

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What did the lion do for Androcles?

• He provided him with meat when he was hungry.

• He protected him from the other lions.

• He guarded the cave that Androcles lived in.

• He saved his life.

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CCSS.RL.4.6

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Why do you think the lion did not eat Androcles?

• Because Androcles had gotten the thorn out of his paw

• Because he wanted Androcles to keep feeding him

• Because he and Androcles had a plan for the other lions

• Because his only friend was Androcles

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According to the selection, in paragraph 1, what is the meaning of the word “dense?”

• thin

• thick

• large

• sparse

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Based on the passage, what is a “public spectacle?”

• A gathering of people who lived in the village

• A group of people who are Androcles’ enemies

• People who are against humans being friends with lions

• A public display

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