The Lady or The Tiger Analysis

The story 'The Lady, or the Tiger?' by Frank R. Stockton is about a king's unique justice system where the accused must choose between two doors: one hiding a tiger and the other a lady. The king's daughter falls in love with a commoner, who is then subjected to this trial. The princess learns which door hides the tiger and signals her lover, but the story ends without revealing the outcome, leaving readers to ponder the princess's decision.

What was the king's method of justice in the arena?

• A decision by a jury

• A choice between two doors

• A trial by combat

• A vote by the public

What would happen if the accused chose the door with the tiger?

• They would be exiled

• They would be eaten by the tiger

• They would be set free

• They would marry the princess

What was the outcome if the accused opened the door with the lady?

• They would be executed

• They would be married to the lady

• They would be imprisoned

• They would become a knight

Who did the princess secretly love?

• A wealthy merchant

• A knight

• A commoner

• A prince from another kingdom

What did the princess discover about the doors?

• The location of the tiger and the lady

• The king's secret plan

• The identity of the lady

• The way to escape the arena

What was the princess's internal conflict?

• Whether to run away with her lover

• Whether to marry the commoner

• Whether to save her lover or let him die

• Whether to reveal the secret of the doors

What was the final decision of the princess?

• She pointed to the door with the lady

• She left the arena

• She pointed to the door with the tiger

• She refused to make a decision

What is the main theme of 'The Lady or The Tiger?'

• The cruelty of kings

• The importance of justice

• The unpredictability of fate

• The power of love

What does the story's ending encourage the reader to do?

• Decide the outcome based on their understanding of human nature

• Research the history of the kingdom

• Write a sequel to the story

• Forget about the story