SS test review

What is the central dilemma in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"

• Whether the princess will marry the young man

• Whether the young man will survive or die

• Whether the young man will choose the right door

• Which door the princess will send the young man to

How does foreshadowing contribute to the suspense in the story?

• The princess’s emotional turmoil hints at her decision

• The description of the arena foreshadows the violence of the trial

• The king’s passion for justice foreshadows the trial’s outcome

• All of the above

Which conflict is most central to the story?

• A) Person vs. Self

• B) Person vs. Fate

• C) Person vs. Society

• D) Person vs. Person

What is ironic about the princess’s choice at the end of the story?

• A) She saves the young man, but condemns him to a life of unhappiness.

• B) She kills the young man, even though she loves him.

• C) She sacrifices herself for the young man’s survival.

• D) She chooses the lady, even though she is jealous of her.

What is the main theme of "The Lady, or the Tiger?"

• The dangers of love and jealousy

• The importance of trust and loyalty

• The unpredictability of fate

• The consequences of free will

What does the open ending in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" represent?

• A) A tragic end for the princess

• B) The unresolved tension between love and jealousy

• C) A story of hope for the young man

• D) A triumph of fate over free will

What point of view is used in “The Lady, or the Tiger?”

• First-person

• Third-person omniscient

• Third-person limited

• Second-person

Which of the following best describes the mood of the story?

• Joyful and hopeful

• Tense and suspenseful

• Lighthearted and humorous

• Peaceful and serene

What role does foreshadowing play in "The Monkey’s Paw"?

• It hints at the dark consequences of using the paw

• It reveals the tragic fate of the family early in the story

• It foreshadows the death of the son

• It suggests the family will find a way to reverse the wishes

What is the primary conflict in "The Monkey’s Paw"?

• A) Person vs. Nature

• B) Person vs. Fate

• C) Person vs. Person