The Lady or the Tiger? Study Questions

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

• The king’s anger at his daughter

• The lover’s decision to leave the kingdom

• The princess’s inner struggle about which door to choose

• The lady’s hatred toward the princess

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CCSS.RL.2.10

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What theme is most strongly supported by the princess’s internal conflict?

• True justice always wins

• Power leads to corruption

• Love and jealousy often compete

• People are punished for disobedience

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Why is the princess's knowledge of what lies behind each door important to the plot?

• It helps her trick her father

• It increases her control over the king

• It adds suspense to the lover’s decision

• It causes her to choose a different suitor

What does the princess’s choice to signal a door suggest about her motivation?

• She wants to test his loyalty

• She has made a clear decision, but her emotions are conflicted

• She does not care what happens to him

• She plans to betray her father

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What literary technique is most used in the ending of the story?

• Symbolism

• Flashback

• Cliffhanger

• Foreshadowing

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

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Part A: What is the best meaning of the word 'fervent' as used in the story?

• Uninterested

• Passionate

• Sad

• Secretive

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Part B: Which phrase from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

• ...with intense enthusiasm…

• ...a trial like no other…

• ...as he opened the door without hesitation…

• ...her soul burned with passion…

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What is the role of the king in the development of the plot?

• He represents fairness in leadership

• He sets the major conflict in motion

• He allows the princess to control her fate

• He secretly helps the lover escape

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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Which sentence best expresses the theme of fate versus free will in the story?

• The lover makes a random decision without thinking

• The princess controls what happens through her jealousy

• The arena gives the illusion of choice, but fate is always decided by others

• The king’s design guarantees a happy ending

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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How does the author’s use of a third-person narrator affect the story?

• It makes the princess the main character

• It shows the reader only what the king knows

• It keeps the outcome ambiguous and builds suspense

• It allows for dialogue between the princess and her lover

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