DILIGENCE English 10 – Quarter 2 Exam Review

What makes the princess’s decision difficult in the story “The Lady or the Tiger”?

• She cannot decide which door hides her lover.

• She struggles between jealousy and love.

• She fears the king’s punishment.

• She doesn’t know the rules of the arena.

The king’s justice system can best be described as ___

• wise and kind

• cruel but amusing

• democratic and fair

• unclear and boring

The story “The Lady or the Tiger” ends with a question to show ___

• that the reader should decide the ending

• that the princess ran away

• that the king changed his mind

• that the man chose the wrong door

What kind of conflict does the princess in the "Lady or the Tiger" experience?

• Man vs. man

• Man vs. self

• Man vs. society

• Man vs. nature

In "The Lady or the Tiger", which theme fits the story best?

• Greed destroys trust

• Jealousy can challenge love

• Honesty leads to peace

• Friendship overcomes fear

“Out of the blue” means ____.

• done according to plan

• happening suddenly and unexpectedly

• very confusing or unclear

• something seen in the sky

"Once in a blue moon" means ___

• happens very rarely

• happens every night

• happens once a week

• happens every month

"Break the ice" means ___

• destroy something cold

• start a conversation comfortably

• make someone angry

• become silent

"Let the cat out of the bag" means ___

• release a pet

• tell a secret by accident

• hide the truth

• confuse someone

"Under one's nose" means ___

• easily seen or noticed

• difficult to find

• hidden from view

• dangerous