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LESSON PLAN
Lesson Plan: Analyzing "The Lady or the Tiger" by Frank R. Stockton

Objective: Students will analyze the short story "The Lady or the Tiger" by Frank R.
Stockton to understand the elements of plot, conflict, and theme.

Materials:

 Copies of "The Lady or the Tiger" by Frank R. Stockton

 Whiteboard and markers
 Handouts with comprehension questions
 Access to online resources for research (optional)

Introduction:

 Ask students to define the term "conflict" and brainstorm examples of different types of
conflicts (man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. self, etc.).
 Ask students if they have ever heard of the short story "The Lady or the Tiger" and if
they know what it is about.

Reading and Analysis:

 Distribute copies of the story and ask students to read it silently.

 Ask students to identify the key elements of plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling
action, resolution) and fill out a plot diagram on the whiteboard or on a handout.
 Discuss the conflict in the story and how it is resolved (or not resolved).
 Ask students to identify the theme of the story and provide evidence from the text to
support their interpretation.

Comprehension Questions:

 Distribute handouts with comprehension questions and ask students to work on them
individually or in pairs.
 Review the answers as a class and discuss any questions that students had difficulty
with.

Discussion:
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 Ask students to share their interpretations of the story and what they think happened at
the end.
 Discuss the author's use of language and literary devices (foreshadowing, symbolism,
irony, etc.).
 Ask students to consider the significance of the title and how it relates to the story.

Creative Writing:

 Ask students to write a short story that poses a similar moral dilemma as "The Lady or
the Tiger." Encourage them to use the elements of plot, conflict, and theme that they
learned from analyzing the original story.

Conclusion:

 Ask students to reflect on what they have learned about analyzing literature and how it
can help them understand the world around them.
 Encourage students to read more short stories and practice analyzing them using the
skills they learned in this lesson.

Assessment:

 Evaluate students based on their participation in class discussions and their

comprehension of the story demonstrated in their answers to the comprehension
questions and their creative writing.

THE LADY OR THE TIGER

SUMMARY
SUMMARY LINK TO YOUTUBE
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"The Lady or the Tiger" is a short story written by Frank R. Stockton, first published in
1882. The story is about a king who rules over an ancient kingdom where justice is
decided by the fate of the accused person. The accused person is presented with two
doors, behind one is a lady who will become his wife and behind the other is a fierce
tiger who will attack him.
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The story revolves around a young man who falls in love with the king's daughter. The
king discovers their love and decides to punish the young man. He is brought to the
arena and presented with two doors. Behind one of the doors is a lady, who will be his
bride, and behind the other is a fierce tiger, which will kill him.

As the young man stands before the doors, he sees the princess in the stands, and she
signals to him which door to choose. The story ends with the question of whether the
princess directed him to the door with the lady or the tiger. The author leaves the
ending open to interpretation, and the reader is left to decide which door the young
man opened.

"The Lady or the Tiger" is a classic story that explores the themes of love, jealousy, and
fate. It is a powerful and thought-provoking tale that leaves a lasting impression on
readers.
STORY ELEMENTS / LITERARY DEVICES AND EXAMPLES
USED
1. Setting: The story takes place in an ancient kingdom ruled by a powerful king who dispenses justice
through a trial by ordeal.
2. Characters: The main characters are the king, his daughter the princess, a young courtier who is in
love with the princess, and an audience of citizens who come to watch the trial by ordeal.
3. Plot: The story revolves around the conflict between the princess's love for the courtier and the king's
desire to punish him for his transgressions. The courtier is subjected to a trial by ordeal in which he
must choose between two doors, one of which contains a lady whom he will marry and the other a
tiger that will kill him.
4. Point of view: The story is told from a third-person omniscient point of view, which allows the reader
to see into the thoughts and emotions of multiple characters.
5. Theme: The main theme of the story is the conflict between love and jealousy, as the princess must
choose between saving the man she loves and succumbing to her jealousy over his potential
relationship with the lady behind the other door.
6. Tone: The tone of the story is suspenseful and tense, as the reader is left in uncertainty about the fate
of the courtier and the princess's decision.
7. Symbolism: The two doors in the arena represent the two possible outcomes of the trial by ordeal
and the uncertain nature of fate and chance. The tiger represents death and danger, while the lady
represents love and marriage.
8. Irony: The story's ending is ironic, as the reader is left to imagine whether the princess chose the lady
or the tiger, leaving the courtier's fate and the resolution of the story unreso0lved.
9. Conflict: The main conflict of the story is the clash between the princess's love for the courtier and
her father's system of justice, which places the courtier's fate in the hands of chance.
10. Foreshadowing: The story contains several instances of foreshadowing, including the description of
the princess's demeanor during the trial by ordeal and the hints about her temperament and
character.
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11. Imagery: The story contains vivid imagery that helps to create a sense of atmosphere and tension,
such as the descriptions of the arena, the doors, and the audience's reactions.
12. Suspense: The story builds suspense through the use of cliffhangers and open-ended questions, such
as the final decision about which door the princess chose.
13. Dilemma: The story poses a moral dilemma for the reader, as the ending leaves open the question of
what the princess chose and whether her decision was just or unfair.
14. Irony: The story's use of irony extends beyond the ending, as the entire system of trial by ordeal is
itself ironic, since it relies on chance and fate rather than rational decision-making.
15. Tone: The tone of the story is ambiguous and open to interpretation, as the reader is left to decide
whether the story is a cautionary tale, a love story, or a meditation on the nature of justice and
morality.

Overall, "The Lady or the Tiger" is a masterful example of storytelling that employs a
range of literary devices to engage and entertain the reader. The open-ended
conclusion is a particularly effective device that encourages the reader to reflect on the
themes and draw their conclusions about the story's meaning.

ALL TYPES OF PRACTICE QUESTIONS

1. What is the setting of the story?
A) Medieval England
B) Ancient Greece
C) A fictional kingdom
D) Colonial America
2. What is the king's punishment for the accused?
A) Choose between two doors
B) Execution by hanging
C) Execution by beheading
D) Banishment from the kingdom
3. What is the princess's relationship with the accused?
A) She is in love with him
B) She hates him
C) She is indifferent to him
D) She has never met him
4. How does the princess communicate with the accused before the trial?
A) Through letters and Body language
B) Through a messenger
C) Through a secret meeting
D) She doesn't communicate with him
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5. What does the princess's father think of her relationship with the accused?
A) He is supportive of it
B) He is indifferent to it
C) He is unaware of it
D) He is opposed to it
6. What does the king's arena look like?
A) A dark and eerie dungeon
B) A brightly lit amphitheater
C) A grassy field
D) A dusty desert
7. How does the crowd react to the accused when he is brought into the arena?
A) They cheer for him
B) They are surprised because he was so young and good looking
C) They are silent
D) They don't care
8. What is the accused's demeanor during the trial?
A) He is confident
B) He is scared
C) He is angry
D) He is confused
9. What does the princess do when she sees the lady behind the door?
A) She faints
B) We do not know
C) She screams
D) She smiles
10. What does the tiger do when it is released from behind the other door?
A) It attacks the accused
B) It attacks the princess
C) It runs away
D) It dies of old age
11. What is the princess's motivation for choosing the door?
A) To save the accused
B) To punish the accused
C) To punish the lady
D) To protect her own reputation
12. What is the accused's fate?
A) He is killed by the tiger
B) He is saved by the princess's choice
C) He is banished from the kingdom
D) It is not revealed
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13. How does the story end?

A) The princess and the accused get married B) The king changes his punishment policy
C) The princess dies of a broken heart D) It is not revealed
14. What is the theme of the story?
A) Love can conquer all
B) Life is unpredictable
C) Justice is not always fair
D) Decisions and Dilemma
15. What literary device is used to describe the princess's beauty?
A) Metaphor
B) Simile
C) Personification
D) Alliteration
16. What literary device is used to describe the tiger's entrance into the arena?
A) Imagery
B) Symbolism
C) Foreshadowing
D) Irony
17. What literary device is used to describe the crowd's reaction to the accused's fate?
A) Irony
B) Hyperbole
C) Allusion
D) Symbolism
18. What literary device is used to describe the princess's decision-making process?
A) Flashback
B) Foreshadowing
C) Stream of consciousness
D) Imagery
19. What is the author's purpose in writing the story?
A) To entertain the reader

B) To teach a lesson

C) To explore a philosophical question

D) It is not clear

20. What is the main conflict in the story?

A) The conflict between the accused and the princess's father
B) The conflict between the accused and the tiger
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C) The conflict between the princess's duty and her love

D) The conflict between the king and the accused's family.

ANSWER KEY
1. C) A fictional kingdom
2. A) Choose between 2 doors
3. A) She is in love with him
4. A) Through letters or Body Language or D – They don’t speak.
5. D) He is opposed to it
6. B) A brightly lit amphitheater
7. C) They are surprised because he young and good looking
8. A) He is Confident
9. B) We don’t know
10. A) It attacks the accused
11. A) To save the accused
12. It is not revealed
13. D) It is not revealed
14. C) Decisions and Dilemmas
15. B) Simile
16. A) Imagery
17. A) Irony
18. B) Foreshadowing
19. B) To teach a lesson
20. C) The conflict between the princess's duty and her love
QUESTIONS WITH NO MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. What is the punishment for a crime in the kingdom where the story takes place?
2. What is the accused man's relationship with the princess?
3. How does the princess communicate with the accused man before the trial?
4. What does the king think of his daughter's relationship with the accused man?
5. What is the reaction of the crowd when the accused man is brought into the arena?
6. How does the accused man behave during the trial?
7. What does the princess do when she sees the lady behind the door?
8. What is the fate of the accused man?
9. What is the main conflict of the story?
10. What is the theme of the story?
11. What literary device is used to describe the princess's beauty?
12. What is the purpose of the story?
13. What is the significance of the title "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
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14. What is the setting of the story?

15. What is the tone of the story?

ANSWER KEY
1. The punishment for a crime is decided by the accused choosing between two doors, one
of which hides a lady and the other a tiger.
2. The accused man is in love with the princess.
3. The princess communicates with the accused man through moving her right arm.
4. The king is opposed to his daughter's relationship with the accused man because he is a
common man and not royal.
5. The crowd is excited and eager to see the outcome of the trial. They are also shocked by
the man’s youth and looks and could see why the princess fell in love with him.
6. The accused man behaves with dignity and courage during the trial, he trusts the
princess will help him escape.
7. It is not clear what the princess does when she sees the lady behind the door but we do
know she is jealous and hates this woman.
8. The fate of the accused man is not revealed.
9. The main conflict of the story is the conflict between the princess's duty and her love.
10. The theme of the story is the unpredictable nature of fate and the consequences of our
choices. DECISIONS AND JEALOUSLY.
11. The literary device used to describe the princess's beauty is metaphor.
12. The purpose of the story is to explore the complexities of human nature and the choices
we make.
13. The significance of the title "The Lady, or the Tiger?" is that it leaves the outcome of the
story to the reader's imagination.
14. The setting of the story is a fictional kingdom.
15. The tone of the story is suspenseful and mysterious.

FRANK STOCKTON LIFE AND QUESTIONS

1. What other famous short story did Frank R. Stockton write, and what is it about?
2. How did Frank R. Stockton's writing style contribute to his success as an author?
3. In what ways did Frank R. Stockton's background and personal experiences influence his
writing?

ANSWER KEY INFO AND EXTRA ANSWERS FOR STUDYING

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1. Frank R. Stockton is also known for his short story "The Griffin and the Minor Canon,"
which tells the story of a peaceful town that is visited by a griffin. The story explores
themes of social hierarchy, compassion, and understanding.
2. Frank R. Stockton's writing style was marked by a lighthearted and playful tone, as well
as a gift for creating memorable characters and engaging plot twists. His ability to
balance humor with deeper philosophical themes contributed to his success as an
author, and made his stories popular with readers of all ages.
3. Frank R. Stockton's background as the son of a Presbyterian minister and his
experiences working as a newspaper editor and journalist likely influenced his writing in
several ways. His exposure to religious and philosophical debates may have influenced
his interest in exploring moral and ethical questions in his stories. His work as a
journalist may have helped him develop a keen eye for detail and a knack for creating
engaging characters and plot twists. Additionally, Stockton's travels to Europe and his
interest in history and mythology may have inspired some of the fantastical elements in
his stories

VOCAB

1. Barbaric - Definition: Savagely cruel or brutal.

Example: The barbaric practice of female genital mutilation is a human rights violation.
2. Untrammeled - Definition: Not restricted or limited.
Example: The artist's untrammeled creativity allowed her to create truly unique works of
art.
3. Fancy - Definition: Imagination or creativity.
Example: The child's fancy was captured by the colorful illustrations in the book.
4. Semified - Definition: Partially or incompletely finished.
Example: The semified painting lacked detail in the background and needed additional
layers of color.
5. Ingrafted - Definition: Implanted or grafted onto something else.
Example: The surgeon ingrafted a piece of bone to repair the patient's fractured jaw.
6. Doe full - Definition: Sorrowful or mournful.
Example: The doefull look on her face suggested that she had just received bad news.
7. Epithalamic - Definition: Relating to a wedding or the marriage ceremony.
Example: The epithalamia poem was a beautiful tribute to the love between the bride
and groom.
8. Strew - Definition: To scatter or spread something over an area.
Example: The gardener strewed seeds throughout the plot of land to grow a wildflower
garden.
9. Imperious - Definition: Arrogant and domineering.
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Example: The imperious CEO barked orders at his employees without regard for their
input.
10. Moiety - Definition: A portion or part of something.
Example: The moiety of the funds raised were donated to a local charity.
11. Fervid - Definition: Intensely passionate or enthusiastic.
Example: The fervid speeches of the civil rights activist inspired many people to take
action.
12. Latch - Definition: To fasten or secure something.
Example: She latched the window shut to prevent cold air from coming in.
13. Devious - Definition: Sneaky or dishonest.
Example: The devious politician lied about his opponent's record to gain an advantage
in the election.
14. Reverie - Definition: A state of being lost in one's thoughts or daydreams.
Example: She was lost in a pleasant reverie while lying on the beach.

THEMES, PROTAGONIST, ANTAGONIST AND CONFLICTS

"The Lady, or the Tiger?" is a short story by Frank Stockton that explores the themes of
love, jealousy, and decision-making. The story is set in an ancient kingdom where justice
is determined through a unique system where the accused must choose between two
doors. Behind one door is a beautiful lady, whom the accused will marry, and behind the
other door is a fierce tiger that will kill the accused.

The story's protagonist is a young man who has been accused of a crime and is now
forced to choose between the two doors. The conflict arises when the young man learns
that the lady behind one of the doors is someone he loves deeply, and the other door
leads to a certain death by a tiger.

The antagonist in the story is the king, who has created this system to entertain himself
and assert his power over his subjects. He has also forbidden the young man from
seeing the lady he loves, leading to the conflict of the story.

The story's central conflict is the protagonist's dilemma of choosing between the two
doors. His decision is complicated by his love for the lady behind one of the doors and
his fear of the tiger behind the other.

The story's theme is the human struggle between reason and emotion, with the
protagonist forced to weigh his love against his self-preservation instincts.
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The story's ending leaves the reader with an unresolved conflict, as the young man is left
to face his fate behind one of the doors, and the reader is left to wonder which one he
chooses. This open-ended conclusion allows the reader to imagine various outcomes,
adding to the story's enduring appeal.
ALLEGORY QUESTIONS – DIFFICULT QUESTIONS
1. What does the tiger symbolize in the story?
a. Justice
b. Love
c. Jealousy
d. Fate
Answer: a. Justice
2. What does the princess represent in the story?
a. Love
b. Passion
c. Jealousy
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
3. What does the lady symbolize in the story?
a. Mercy
b. Love
c. Forgiveness
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
4. How does the king's decision to use the arena for justice represent a larger societal issue?
a. It highlights the importance of law and order in society.
b. It emphasizes the role of punishment in maintaining social order.
c. It underscores the prevalence of corruption and injustice in society.
d. It suggests that the ruling class is out of touch with the needs of the people.
Answer: c. It underscores the prevalence of corruption and injustice in society.
5. What does the princess's conflicting emotions towards the courtier symbolize?
a. The struggle between passion and logic.
b. The dichotomy between love and jealousy.
c. The tension between duty and desire.
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
6. How does the ambiguity of the ending represent the unpredictability of life?
a. It suggests that fate is capricious and unpredictable.
b. It underscores the fact that life is full of unexpected twists and turns.
c. It highlights the inherent ambiguity and uncertainty of human existence.
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
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7. What is the significance of the fact that the princess knows which door holds the tiger?
a. It highlights her power and influence in the kingdom.
b. It underscores her emotional investment in the courtier's fate.
c. It emphasizes her knowledge of the arena and the justice system.
d. All of the above
Answer: b. It underscores her emotional investment in the courtier's fate.
8. How does the narrator's description of the arena contribute to the story's overall allegorical
meaning?
a. It emphasizes the brutality and violence of the justice system.
b. It underscores the importance of order and control in society.
c. It highlights the arbitrariness and randomness of fate.
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
9. How does the courtier's decision to trust fate represent a larger philosophical concept?
a. It reflects the idea that everything happens for a reason.
b. It underscores the importance of taking risks and embracing uncertainty.
c. It highlights the role of destiny and fate in human affairs.
d. All of the above
Answer: c. It highlights the role of destiny and fate in human affairs.
10. What does the king's willingness to let his daughter's love influence his decision-making symbolize?
a. The power of familial love.
b. The corruption of the ruling class.
c. The weakness of the king's character.
d. All of the above
Answer: c. The weakness of the king's character.
11. What is the allegorical significance of the princess's knowledge of the courtier's trial?
a. It highlights the importance of knowledge and education.
b. It underscores the role of secrets and deception in human relationships.
c. It emphasizes the power dynamics between the princess and the courtier.
d. All of the above
Answer: b. It underscores the role of secrets and deception in human relationships.
12. How does the courtier's decision to accept his fate without protest symbolize?
a. The idea that one must accept the consequences of their actions.
b. The notion that fate is ultimately in control of our lives.
c. The importance of stoicism and acceptance in the face of adversity.
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
13. How does the princess's manipulation of the courtier represent larger gender roles in society?
a. It highlights the power dynamics between men and women.
b. It underscores the fact that women were often expected to use their influence indirectly.
c. It emphasizes the gendered nature of emotional manipulation.
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
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14. What does the narrator's description of the courtier's physical appearance symbolize?
a. The idea that physical beauty is a sign of moral virtue.
b. The notion that outward appearance can be deceiving.
c. The importance of physical strength and prowess.
d. All of the above
Answer: b. The notion that outward appearance can be deceiving.
15. How does the princess's internal conflict between love and jealousy represent larger themes of
emotion and logic?
a. It highlights the tension between passion and reason.
b. It underscores the importance of emotional intelligence in decision-making.
c. It emphasizes the fact that human emotions are often conflicting and complex.
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
16. What is the allegorical significance of the fact that the story takes place in a kingdom?
a. It underscores the importance of power and hierarchy in society.
b. It highlights the idea that rulers are often out of touch with the needs of the people.
c. It emphasizes the role of tradition and history in shaping society.
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
17. How does the description of the princess's emotional turmoil symbolize larger themes of love and
passion?
a. It highlights the power of love to inspire strong emotions.
b. It underscores the fact that love can be both positive and negative.
c. It emphasizes the tension between love and duty.
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
18. What does the story's ambiguity in terms of the ending represent about the nature of storytelling?
a. It emphasizes the importance of open interpretation and reader response.
b. It underscores the fact that stories can have multiple meanings.
c. It highlights the role of narrative ambiguity in creating tension and suspense.
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
19. How does the king's use of the arena as a form of justice relate to larger themes of power and
control?
a. It emphasizes the fact that those in power have the ability to shape society.
b. It underscores the importance of law and order in maintaining social control.
c. It highlights the fact that the justice system is often a tool of the ruling class.
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
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20. How does the courtier's decision to trust fate relate to larger philosophical concepts?
a. It emphasizes the importance of free will and individual agency.
b. It underscores the fact that life is ultimately unpredictable and uncontrollable.
c. It highlights the role of fate and destiny in shaping human affairs.
d. All of the above
Answer: c. It highlights the role of fate and destiny in shaping human affairs.

BOOK QUESTIONS FROM CLASS

1.How would you explain the kings method of justice?

2.Do you think the kings method of justice was right or wrong? explain why.

3.Do you think he had the right to do it, why ?

1.The king's method of justice in "The Lady, or the Tiger?" is a form of trial by ordeal,
where the accused party is forced to choose between two doors, one of which contains
a reward and the other a punishment. In this case, the punishment is a tiger that will
attack and kill the accused party. The decision of which door to choose is left entirely to
chance, and thus fate plays a significant role in the outcome of the trial.

2.Whether the king's method of justice is right or wrong is a matter of opinion, but
many people would argue that it is wrong. For one, it is a brutal and cruel form of
punishment that involves a significant risk of death. Additionally, it does not guarantee a
fair and just outcome, as the decision is left entirely to chance.

Furthermore, the fact that the king seems to take pleasure in the trial and its outcome
suggests that his motives are not purely based on justice. Rather, it seems that he is
using the trial as a way to assert his power and dominance over his subjects.

3.In terms of whether the king had the right to use this method of justice, it depends on
one's perspective. As an absolute monarch, he had the power to make and enforce the
law as he saw fit. However, from a moral standpoint, it is difficult to justify the use of
such a brutal and arbitrary form of justice.

In conclusion, while the king's method of justice may have been legal and within his
rights as an absolute monarch, it is widely regarded as a cruel and unfair practice. Its use
highlights the danger of unchecked power and the need for a fair and just legal system.
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4.What does the king find out ?

5.What does the king do when he finds out aboutb his daughters love affair ?

6.Do you consider this to be the rising action of the story? Explain why ?

4.In "The Lady, or the Tiger?", the king finds out that his daughter, the princess, is having
a secret love affair with a young courtier. The king is furious upon learning about their
relationship, as he believes that the courtier is not of a high enough social rank to be
with his daughter.

5.The king then devises a plan to punish the courtier for his transgressions. He has him
arrested and brought to the arena, where he will be subjected to the trial by ordeal
described earlier. The king knows that the princess knows which door contains the lady
and which contains the tiger, and he hopes that she will use her influence to ensure that
the courtier meets a gruesome fate.

6..This can be considered the rising action of the story, as it sets the stage for the main
conflict of the story - the princess's internal struggle over whether to save the courtier or
condemn him to death. The revelation of the princess's love affair with the courtier and
the king's subsequent punishment of him creates tension and suspense, which drives
the rest of the narrative.

7. How does Stockton begin his story?

8.How does the Author describe the King?

9. Do you think the king had decision making problems, explain your answer?

10.What did the citizens of the kingdom think about the kings method?

11.What can you tell are the feelings to the man toward the princess?

12.What do you think are the princess's feelings towards to man?

13.How does the audience react when the young man enters the area?

14.What do you think the young man's fate will be at the end of the story ?

15.Why does the princess hate the lady behind one of the doors?
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ANSWER KEY

7. Stockton begins his story by describing the kingdom and the king's method of justice, setting
the scene for the main conflict of the story.
8.The author describes the king as a powerful and wealthy monarch who rules over
his kingdom with absolute authority. He is also depicted as being cruel and
capricious, as evidenced by his use of the trial by ordeal as a form of justice.

9 .It is possible that the king had decision-making problems, as he seems to

rely on chance and fate rather than reason and logic when it comes to
dispensing justice. His use of the trial by ordeal suggests a lack of
confidence in his ability to make fair and just decisions.

10 The citizens of the kingdom are depicted as being fearful of the king's
method of justice, but also as accepting it as a necessary part of life in the
kingdom. They are described as being eager to witness the outcome of the
trial by ordeal, suggesting a certain degree of bloodthirstiness.

11 The man's feelings toward the princess are described as being intense and
passionate. He is deeply in love with her and willing to risk his life for her.

12 The princess's feelings toward the man are less clear, as the story leaves
her decision up to the reader's interpretation. However, it is suggested
that she also has strong feelings for him, as evidenced by her efforts to
save him from the tiger.

13 The audience reacts with anticipation and excitement when the young
man enters the arena, as they are eager to see the outcome of the trial by
ordeal.

14 The fate of the young man is left up to the reader's interpretation, as the
story ends with the question of which door the princess chose for him.

15 The princess hates the lady behind one of the doors because she
represents the potential rival for the man's affection. The princess is
jealous and possessive of the man, and the thought of him being with
another woman fills her with anger and resentment.

ROOTS, PREFIXERS AND SUFFIXES

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Roots, prefixes, and suffixes are word parts that are added to a base word to create a
new word or modify its meaning. Here are some examples:

Roots:

 "Bio" is a root that means life. Examples: biology, biosphere, biodegradable.

 "Tele" is a root that means far off or distant. Examples: telephone, telescope, telepathy.
 "Phobia" is a root that means fear or aversion. Examples: arachnophobia, acrophobia,
agoraphobia.

Prefixes:

 "Un" is a prefix that means not or opposite of. Examples: unhappy, undo, unaware.
 "Pre" is a prefix that means before. Examples: prehistoric, preview, preheat.
 "Mis" is a prefix that means wrong or incorrect. Examples: misunderstand, misbehave,
mislead.

Suffixes:

 "Ful" is a suffix that means full of. Examples: joyful, grateful, cheerful.
 "Ish" is a suffix that means somewhat or like. Examples: greenish, childish, foolish.
 "Sion" is a suffix that means the act of or state of being. Examples: confusion,
persuasion, erosion.
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ROOTS EXERCISE

1. What does the root "bio" mean?

a) Light b) Water c) Life d) Mind Answer:
2. What does the root "tele" mean?
a) Mind b) Shape or form c) Far off or distant d) Time Answer:
3. What does the root "photo" mean?
a) Water b) Mind c) Shape or form d) Light Answer: d)
4. What does the root "aud" mean?
a) Hear or listen b) Shape or form c) Far off or distant d) Time Answer:
5. What does the root "hydr" mean?
a) Mind b) Water c) Shape or form d) Time Answer:
6. What does the root "geo" mean?
a) Mind b) Earth or land c) Shape or form d) Light Answer:
7. What does the root "psycho" mean?
a) Water b) Mind or soul c) Shape or form d) Light Answer:
8. What does the root "chrono" mean?
a) Mind or soul b) Time c) Light d) Water Answer:
9. What does the root "therm" mean?
a) Mind or soul b) Water c) Heat d) Earth or land Answer:
10. What does the root "morph" mean?
a) Mind or soul b) Water c) Shape or form d) Time Answer: c)
ANSWER KEY

1. c) Life
2. c) Far off or distant
3. d) Light
4. a) Hear or listen
5. b) Water
6. b) Earth or land
7. b) Mind or soul
8. b) Time
9. c) Heat
10. c) Shape or form
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PREFIXES EXERCISE

1. What does the prefix "un-" mean?

A) before B) not C) after D) together Answer:
2. What does the prefix "dis-" mean?
A) without B) above C) against D) opposite or reverse of Answer:
3. What does the prefix "pre-" mean?
A) after B) against C) before D) together Answer:
4. What does the prefix "in-" mean?
A) in or into B) without C) together D) after Answer:
5. What does the prefix "re-" mean?
A) in or into B) against C) before D) again or back Answer:
6. What does the prefix "mis-" mean?
A) in or into B) without C) wrong or badly D) together Answer:
7. What does the prefix "inter-" mean?
A) before B) among or between C) opposite or reverse of D) after Answer:
8. What does the prefix "post-" mean?
A) before B) against C) in or into D) after Answer:
9. What does the prefix "sub-" mean?
A) under or below B) in or into C) together D) without Answer:
10. What does the prefix "ex-" mean?
A) in or into B) out of or from C) before D) against Answer:
Answer key:

1. B) not
2. D) opposite or reverse of
3. C) before
4. B) without
5. D) again or back
6. C) wrong or badly
7. B) among or between
8. D) after
9. A) under or below
10. B) out of or from
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SUFFIXES EXERCISE

1. What does the suffix "able" mean?

A. capable of B. full of C. relating to Answer:
2. What does the suffix "ful" mean?
A. full of B. capable of C. relating to Answer:
3. What does the suffix "less" mean?
A. without B. full of C. relating to Answer:
4. What does the suffix "ist" mean?
A. one who B. relating to C. capable of Answer:
5. What does the suffix "ment" mean?
A. action or process B. full of C. capable of Answer:
6. What does the suffix "ness" mean?
A. state or quality of B. full of C. capable of Answer:
7. What does the suffix "ship" mean?
A. state of being B. full of C. capable of Answer:
8. What does the suffix "able" mean?
A. capable of B. full of C. relating to Answer:
9. What does the suffix "ive" mean?
A. tending to B. full of C. relating to Answer:
10. What does the suffix "ly" mean?
A. in a way that is B. full of C. capable of Answer:

POLYSEMS
Polysemy’s are words that have multiple meanings, often depending on the context in
which they are used. Here are some easy examples of polysemy’s:

1. Bat: A bat can refer to a flying mammal or a stick used in sports.

2. Bark: Bark can refer to the protective outer layer of a tree or the sound a dog makes.
3. Book: Book can refer to a physical object with pages containing information or a verb
meaning to reserve something.
4. Crane: Crane can refer to a large bird with a long neck or a machine used for lifting and
moving heavy objects.
5. Rock: Rock can refer to a solid mineral substance or a genre of music.
6. Watch: Watch can refer to a timepiece worn on the wrist or a verb meaning to observe
something closely.
7. Match: Match can refer to a small stick used for lighting fires or a sporting event.
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8. Trunk: Trunk can refer to the main stem of a tree or a compartment for storing items in
a car.
9. Fly: Fly can refer to a winged insect or a verb meaning to travel through the air.
10. Wave: Wave can refer to a movement of the sea or a gesture of the hand.

PRACTICE EXERCISE
1. What is the meaning of the word "bark" in the following sentence: "The dog began to
bark loudly"?
A) The protective outer layer of a tree B) A stick used in sports C) The sound a dog
makes Answer:
2. What is the meaning of the word "match" in the following sentence: "I lit a match to
start the fire"?
A) A small stick used for lighting fires B) A sporting event C) A romantic partner Answer:
3. What is the meaning of the word "rock" in the following sentence: "I went to see a rock
concert last night"?
A) A solid mineral substance B) A genre of music C) A kind of bird Answer:
4. What is the meaning of the word "book" in the following sentence: "I need to book a
flight for my trip"?
A) A physical object with pages containing information B) A verb meaning to reserve
something C) A type of shoe Answer:
5. What is the meaning of the word "crane" in the following sentence: "The construction
workers used a crane to lift the heavy steel beams"?
A) A large bird with a long neck B) A machine used for lifting and moving heavy objects
C) A type of flower Answer:
6. What is the meaning of the word "wave" in the following sentence: "She waved goodbye
to her friends as she left"?
A) A movement of the sea B) A gesture of the hand C) A type of wind Answer:
7. What is the meaning of the word "fly" in the following sentence: "The fly landed on the
window sill"?
A) A winged insect B) A verb meaning to travel through the air C) A type of bird Answer:
8. What is the meaning of the word "trunk" in the following sentence: "I put my suitcase in
the trunk of the car"?
A) The main stem of a tree B) A compartment for storing items in a car C) A type of fruit
Answer:
9. What is the meaning of the word "bat" in the following sentence: "He hit the ball with
his bat"?
A) A flying mammal B) A stick used in sports C) A type of bird Answer:
10. What is the meaning of the word "watch" in the following sentence: "I need to watch my
diet to stay healthy"?
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A) A timepiece worn on the wrist B) A verb meaning to observe something closely C) A

type of jewelry Answer:

HETERONYMS
1. Bow - A type of knot tied with a ribbon (pronounced like "boh") - A weapon used for
shooting arrows (pronounced like "bou")
2. Lead - A heavy, dense metal (pronounced like "led") - To guide or direct someone
(pronounced like "leed")
3. Tear - To rip or shred something (pronounced like "tair") - A drop of liquid that comes
out of your eye when you cry (pronounced like "teer")
4. Wind - The movement of air (pronounced like "wind") - To twist or turn something
(pronounced like "wynd")
5. Object - A thing or item (pronounced like "ahb-jekt") - To express disagreement or
disapproval (pronounced like "uhb-jekt")
6. Bass - A type of fish (pronounced like "bays") - A low-pitched sound or voice
(pronounced like "bass")
7. Close - To shut or fasten something (pronounced like "klohz") - Near or in proximity to
something (pronounced like "klohs")
8. Minute - A unit of time (pronounced like "min-it") - Very small or tiny (pronounced like
"my-noot")
9. Live - To be alive or have life (pronounced like "liv") - To broadcast or perform in real-
time (pronounced like "lyv")
10. Invalid - Not valid or legal (pronounced like "in-vah-lid") - A person who is unable to
care for themselves due to illness or injury (pronounced like "in-vuh-lid")

HETERONYMS EXERCISE
1. What word can mean a type of knot or a weapon used for shooting arrows? (Bow)
Answer: Bow
2. What word can mean a heavy, dense metal or to guide or direct someone? (Lead)
Answer: Lead
3. What word can mean to rip or shred something or a drop of liquid that comes out of
your eye when you cry? (Tear) Answer: Tear
4. What word can mean the movement of air or to twist or turn something? (Wind)
Answer: Wind
5. What word can mean a thing or item or to express disagreement or disapproval?
(Object) Answer: Object
6. What word can mean a type of fish or a low-pitched sound or voice? (Bass) Answer: Bass
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7. What word can mean to shut or fasten something or near or in proximity to something?
(Close) Answer: Close
8. What word can mean a unit of time or very small or tiny? (Minute) Answer: Minute
9. What word can mean to be alive or have life or to broadcast or perform in real-time?
(Live) Answer: Live
10. What word can mean not valid or legal or a person who is unable to care for themselves
due to illness or injury? (Invalid) Answer: Invalid
PART2 -PROVIDE ME THE SECOND MEANING FOR THE HETEROYNM WORDS ABOVE
1. Bow: to bend forward at the waist as a sign of respect or courtesy
2. Lead: to be in charge or ahead of something or someone
3. Tear: a long, narrow rip or cut in something; to move quickly
4. Wind: to wrap or turn something around an object; a twisting or turning road
5. Object: to express opposition or disapproval to something
6. Bass: the lowest range of musical notes or a type of voice with a deep, low tone
7. Close: to bring together the edges of something to enclose or fasten it; a nearby
location
8. Minute: a written record of a meeting or event; precise or detailed
9. Live: to continue to exist or be experienced; having an intense or exciting quality
10. Invalid: not logically or factually sound; having no force or effect

ESSAY TYPE QUESTIONS / 3 QUESTIONS AT END

1. Discuss the moral dilemma presented in "The Lady or the Tiger." Is it ever justifiable to
make life or death decisions based on chance? Answer Key: This question encourages
students to explore the ethical considerations surrounding the king's justice system and
the story's central conflict. A good response should analyze both the arguments for and
against such a system and provide a clear conclusion based on the evidence presented
in the story.
2. In "The Lady or the Tiger," the narrator leaves the ending open to interpretation. What
do you think happens after the young man chooses a door? Why? Answer Key: This
question challenges students to use the clues provided by the story to construct their
own endings. A well-supported response should analyze the character's motivations and
provide evidence to support the chosen outcome.
3. How does the setting contribute to the overall mood of "The Lady or the Tiger?" What
role does the palace play in the story? Answer Key: This question asks students to
analyze the impact of setting on the story's mood and themes. A good response should
consider the symbolism of the palace and its effect on the characters and plot.
4. What is the significance of the princess's decision at the end of "The Lady or the Tiger?"
How does it reveal her character? Answer Key: This question encourages students to
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analyze the princess's character development and its role in the story's resolution. A
good response should analyze her motivations and provide evidence to support the
chosen interpretation.
5. Explore the theme of jealousy in "The Lady or the Tiger." How does jealousy affect the
actions of the characters and the outcome of the story? Answer Key: This question asks
students to consider the role of jealousy in the story's conflict and resolution. A good
response should analyze the motivations of the characters and their actions in light of
the theme of jealousy.

PAGE 90 AND 91 ANSWER KEY

identify the prefixes and suffixes in the following words - unseen , encircling, smoothly, punished,
carefully, beautiful, relentless, shouted
 "un-" is a prefix in "unseen," meaning "not".
 "en-" is a prefix in "encircling," meaning "surrounding" or "enclosing".
 "-ing" is a suffix in "encircling," indicating a present participle form.
 "-ly" is a suffix in "smoothly," meaning "in a manner that is smooth".
 "-ed" is a suffix in "punished," indicating past tense.
 "-ly" is a suffix in "carefully," meaning "in a careful manner".
 "-ful" is a suffix in "beautiful," meaning "full of".
 "-less" is a suffix in "relentless," meaning "without" or "lacking".
 "-ed" is a suffix in "shouted," indicating past tense.

ADD a prefix or suffix to the following base words - love, partial, important, patient, jealous, quick,
color, loud
 Prefix "dis-" can be added to "love" to form "dislove," meaning to cease to love or to be
disillusioned with someone or something.
 Suffix "-ity" can be added to "partial" to form "partiality," meaning the state of being biased or
prejudiced towards a particular person or thing.
 Prefix "un-" can be added to "important" to form "unimportant," meaning not important or
insignificant.
 Suffix "-ly" can be added to "patient" to form "patiently," meaning in a patient manner or with
tolerance.
 Prefix "un-" can be added to "jealous" to form "unjealous," meaning not jealous or not envious.
 Suffix "-ness" can be added to "quick" to form "quickness," meaning the quality or state of being
fast or swift.
 Prefix "dis-" can be added to "color" to form "discolor," meaning to change the natural color of
something or to become stained or faded.
 Suffix "-ly" can be added to "loud" to form "loudly," meaning in a loud manner or with a lot of
volume.
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match the root , suffix or prefix to the meaning - unseen, poetic, doleful, greatly, symphony, alternate
 "un-" is a prefix meaning "not," used in the word "unseen." NOT
 "-ic" is a suffix meaning "having to do with" or "related to," used in the word "poetic."
CHARACTERIZED BY
 "-ful" is a suffix meaning "full of" or "characterized by," used in the word "doleful." FULL OF
 "-ly" is a suffix meaning "in a manner of" or "to the extent of," used in the word "greatly." IN A
CERTAIN WAY
 "sym-" is a prefix meaning "together" or "with," used in the word "symphony." SOUND
 "-ate" is a suffix meaning "to make" or "to become," used in the word "alternate." OTHER

the king decided the punishment.

Prefix: None

Suffixes:

 "ed" - used to indicate past tense, in the word "decided"

 "ment" - used to form a noun indicating an action or process, in the word "punishment"

all the people assembled in the galleries.

Prefix: None

Suffixes:

 "ed" - used to indicate past tense, in the word "assembled"

 "ies" - used to form a noun indicating a place or space, in the word "galleries"

the amphitheater was an agent of poetic justice

Prefix: "an-" - used to indicate negation or absence of something, in the word "agent"

Suffixes:

 "er" - used to form a noun indicating a person or thing that performs a certain action, in the word
"amphitheater"
 "of" - used to indicate possession or association, in the phrase "poetic justice"
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the king decided the punishment.

Prefix: None

Suffixes:

 "ed" - used to indicate past tense, in the word "decided"

 "ment" - used to form a noun indicating an action or process, in the word "punishment"

when the case was decided, doleful iron bells were clanged.
Prefix: None

Suffixes:

 "ed" - used to indicate past tense, in the word "decided"

 "ful" - used to form an adjective indicating full of a particular quality or feeling, in the word "doleful"
 "iron" - used to form an adjective indicating a particular material or quality, in the word "iron"
 "s" - used to indicate plural form, in the word "bells"
 "ed" - used to indicate past tense, in the word "clanged"

LITERARY DEVICE QUESTIONS

1. What literary device is used when the author describes the king as "semi-barbaric"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Personification
2. What literary device is used when the author describes the princess as having a "wild and ardent
nature"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Hyperbole
3. What literary device is used when the author describes the accused man as "the most handsome and
brave young man"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Imagery
4. What literary device is used when the author describes the tiger's "fiery eyes"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
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c) Personification
d) Imagery
5. What literary device is used when the author describes the princess's decision as "the most wild,
reckless, and desperate"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Hyperbole
6. What literary device is used when the author describes the princess's jealousy as a "savage jealousy"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Personification
7. What literary device is used when the author describes the accused man's fear as "a wild terror"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Hyperbole
8. What literary device is used when the author describes the king's justice as "unusual"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Understatement
9. What literary device is used when the author describes the tiger's presence as "horrible"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Imagery
10. What literary device is used when the author describes the princess's dilemma as "a question of the
ages"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Hyperbole
11. What literary device is used when the author describes the accused man's fate as "a matter of
chance"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Understatement
12. What literary device is used when the author describes the princess's emotions as "mingled and
contradictory"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
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d) Oxymoron
13. What literary device is used when the author describes the princess's decision as "fateful"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Allusion
14. What literary device is used when the author describes the princess's lover as "a commoner"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Understatement
15. What literary device is used when the author describes the princess's punishment as "a test of her
love"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Symbolism
16. What literary device is used when the author describes the princess's thoughts as "tortured"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Personification
17. What literary device is used when the author describes the king's method of justice as "barbaric"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Hyperbole
18. What literary device is used when the author describes the princess's jealousy as "a living force"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Personification
19. What literary device is used when the author describes the princess's decision as "a door of
mystery"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Symbolism
20. What literary device is used when the author describes the accused man's trial as "a spectacle"?
a) Foreshadowing
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Hyperbole
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ANSWER KEY
1. b) Metaphor
2. d) Hyperbole
3. d) Imagery
4. d) Imagery
5. d) Hyperbole
6. b) Metaphor
7. d) Hyperbole
8. c) Irony
9. d) Imagery
10. d) Hyperbole
11. d) Understatement
12. d) Oxymoron
13. d) Allusion
14. c) Irony
15. d) Symbolism
16. d) Personification
17. c) Irony
18. d) Personification
19. d) Symbolism
20. d) Hyperbole

Literature Test Paper on "The Lady or the Tiger" by Frank Stockton

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (20 points) Instructions: Choose the best answer for each
question.

1. What is the king's punishment for a crime? a) Imprisonment b) Flogging c) Death d) Exile
2. What is the princess's relationship with the youth? a) She is his sister. b) She is his lover. c) She is his
mother. d) She is his enemy.
3. What is the tone of the story? a) Hopeful b) Cynical c) Suspenseful d) Romantic
4. What is the main conflict in the story? a) Man vs. Society b) Man vs. Nature c) Man vs. Man d) Man
vs. Himself
5. What literary device is used to create suspense in the story? a) Imagery b) Irony c) Foreshadowing d)
Symbolism
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Section B: Short Answer Questions (30 points) Instructions: Answer the following questions in one or
two sentences.

1. What is the protagonist's dilemma in the story?

2. What is the setting of the story?
3. What is the climax of the story?
4. What is the symbolism behind the two doors?
5. How does the story end?

Section C: Essay Questions (50 points) Instructions: Answer three of the following questions in one or
two paragraphs.

1. What are the different kinds of conflict in the story? Give examples of each.
2. What are the major themes of the story? How are they developed throughout the story?
3. Describe the literary devices and writing styles used in the story.
4. Who was Frank Stockton? What were some of the influences and obstacles he faced during his
career?

Section D: Vocabulary (10 points) Instructions: Define the following words based on their usage in
the story.

1. Emanated
2. Procured
3. Aesthetic
4. Devious
5. Retribution
6. Barbaric
7. Untrammeled
8. Fancy
9. Doefull
10. Epithalamic

Section E: Language (10 points) Instructions: Identify the following language elements based on their
definitions.

1. Roots
2. Prefixes and suffixes
3. Heteronyms
4. Polysemes
5. Figurative language
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Polysemes
1.What is the meaning of the word "bark" in the following sentence: "The dog began
to bark loudly"?
A) The protective outer layer of a tree B) A stick used in sports C) The sound a dog
makes Answer:

2. What is the meaning of the word "match" in the following sentence: "I lit a match to
start the fire"?
A) A small stick used for lighting fires B) A sporting event C) A romantic partner Answer:

3. What is the meaning of the word "rock" in the following sentence: "I went to see a
rock concert last night"?
A) A solid mineral substance B) A genre of music C) A kind of bird Answer:

4. What is the meaning of the word "book" in the following sentence: "I need to
book a flight for my trip"?
A) A physical object with pages containing information B) A verb meaning to reserve
something C) A type of shoe Answer:

5.What is the meaning of the word "crane" in the following sentence: "The
construction workers used a crane to lift the heavy steel beams"?
A) A large bird with a long neck B) A machine used for lifting and moving heavy objects
C) A type of flower Answer:

Answer Key

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (20 points)

1. c) Death
2. b) She is his lover.
3. c) Suspenseful
4. c) Man vs. Man
5. c) Foreshadowing

Section B: Short Answer Questions (30 points)

1. The protagonist's dilemma is that he must choose between two doors, one of which contains a lady
who he must marry and the other contains a tiger that will kill him.
2. The story is set in a kingdom ruled by a king who holds trials by ordeal in an arena.
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3. The climax of the story is when the protagonist opens one of the doors, and the story ends before
the reader knows what he sees behind the door.
4. The two doors are a symbol for the choices that the protagonist must make in life.
5. The story ends with a question, leaving the reader to decide for themselves what the protagonist
sees behind the door.

Section C: Essay Questions (50 points)

1. The different kinds of conflict in the story are man vs. man (the protagonist vs. the king), man vs. self
(the protagonist's internal struggle over which door to choose), and man vs. society (the societal
pressure for the protagonist to make the "right" choice).
2. The major themes of the story are choice, consequences, and the power of emotions. These themes
are developed throughout the story by the protagonist's struggle to make a decision, the
consequences of his choice, and the princess's emotions that influence the outcome.
3. An allegory is a story in which characters and events represent abstract ideas or principles. "The Lady
or the Tiger" is an allegory because the story can be interpreted as a metaphor for the difficult
choices we make in life, and the consequences that come with them.
4. The story uses foreshadowing, symbolism, and irony to create suspense and emphasize the themes.
The writing style is straightforward and descriptive.
5. Frank Stockton was an American writer known for his humorous and satirical stories. He faced
obstacles in his career due to his struggle with alcoholism and financial instability.

Section D: Vocabulary (10 points)

1. Emanated - came forth or originated from a source

2. Procured - obtained or acquired
3. Aesthetic - concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
4. Devious - deceitful or dishonest
5. Retribution - punishment or vengeance for wrongdoing

Section E: Language (10 points)

1. Roots - the basic element of a word that carries its meaning (e.g. "port" in "transportation")
2. Prefixes and suffixes - parts of a word that are added to the root to modify its meaning (e.g. "un-" in
"unhappy" or "-ment" in "enjoyment")
3. Heteronyms - words that are spelled the same but pronounced differently and have different
meanings (e.g. "tear" as in crying and "tear" as in ripping)
4. Polysemes - words that have multiple meanings (e.g. "bank" can mean a financial institution or the
side of a river)
5. Figurative language - language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors or similes, to convey
meaning beyond the literal definition of the words
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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (20 poi0

nts)

1. Who wrote "The Lady or the Tiger"? a) Edgar Allan Poe b) Nathaniel Hawthorne c) Frank
Stockton d) Mark Twain
2. What is the king's daughter's role in the justice system? a) She is the chief judge. b) She
is a witness at trials. c) She serves as the executioner. d) She has no official role.
3. What is the protagonist's punishment for loving the princess? a) He is executed. b) He is
imprisoned for life. c) He is exiled from the kingdom. d) He is forced to fight in the
arena.
4. Which of the following is NOT a theme in "The Lady or the Tiger"? a) Jealousy b)
Revenge c) Love d) Trust
5. What is the meaning of the word "allegory"? a) A type of conflict in literature b) A figure
of speech that compares two things c) A story in which characters and events represent
abstract ideas or moral qualities d) The use of vivid and descriptive language in
literature

Section B: Short Answer Questions (30 points)

1. What is the significance of the princess's decision at the end of the story?
2. Describe the setting of the story and how it contributes to the overall mood and tone.
3. What is the conflict in "The Lady or the Tiger," and how does it drive the plot?
4. How does the author create suspense in the story, and what effect does it have on the
reader?
5. What is the message or moral lesson that the story conveys?

Section C: Essay Questions (50 points)

1. Discuss the role of justice and fairness in the story, and how it is influenced by the
society and culture in which it takes place.
2. Analyze the use of symbolism in the story, and how it contributes to the story's themes
and overall impact.
3. Describe the writing style of Frank Stockton in "The Lady or the Tiger," and how it
contributes to the story's effectiveness.
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4. Compare and contrast the two doors in the story, and how they relate to the
protagonist's choices and character development.
5. Discuss the literary devices used in the story, and how they contribute to its overall
meaning and impact.

Section D: LIT DEVICES (10 points)

1. Metaphor -
2. Simile -
3. Foreshadowing -
4. Irony -
5. Climax –
6. Rising action –
7. Imagery –
8. Conflict-
9. Hyperbole –
10. Satire –
11. Allusion –
12. Dilemma –
13. Symbolism-
14.

Section E: Language (10 points)

1.Root word
2.Prefixes
3.suffixes
4.Heteronyms
5.Polysemes

Give me 1 example of each word above-

1-
2-
3-
4-
5-
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ANSWER KEY
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (20 points)

1. c) Frank Stockton
2. c) She serves as the executioner.
3. A*
4. d) Trust
5. c) A story in which characters and events represent abstract ideas or moral qualities

Section B: Short Answer Questions (30 points)

1. The significance of the princess's decision is left open to interpretation, and the reader
must decide for themselves whether she chooses the door with the lady or the tiger.
This decision symbolizes the power of fate and the human struggle with difficult choices.
2. The story is set in an unnamed kingdom in an unspecified time period. The setting
contributes to the overall mood and tone by creating an air of mystery and suspense. It
also highlights the societal values and the role of the monarchy in determining justice.
3. The conflict in "The Lady or the Tiger" is an internal one within the protagonist, as he
must choose between the two doors and his own fate. The conflict drives the plot by
creating tension and suspense as the reader wonders what decision he will make.
4. The author creates suspense by withholding information about which door the
protagonist chooses, and by describing the emotions and reactions of the other
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characters in the story. This has the effect of keeping the reader engaged and invested
in the outcome.
5. The message or moral lesson of the story is open to interpretation, but it may be seen
as a commentary on the unpredictability of fate and the difficult choices we must make
in life.

Section C: Essay Questions (50 points)

1. Justice and fairness are important themes in "The Lady or the Tiger," as the protagonist's
fate hinges on the outcome of a trial by ordeal. The story highlights the arbitrary and
capricious nature of the justice system, as well as the influence of societal values and
cultural norms on the concept of justice.
2. Symbolism is a significant aspect of "The Lady or the Tiger," as the two doors represent
the protagonist's choices and the uncertainty of fate. The tiger and the lady represent
the contrasting aspects of human nature, and the princess's decision symbolizes the
power of choice and the human struggle with difficult decisions.
3. Frank Stockton's writing style in "The Lady or the Tiger" is characterized by its concise
and direct language, as well as its use of vivid imagery and suspenseful pacing. This
contributes to the story's effectiveness by creating a sense of immediacy and urgency.
4. The two doors in the story represent the protagonist's choices and character
development, as he must choose between the uncertain fate of the tiger and the
possible betrayal of the lady. The doors also symbolize the dichotomy of human nature
and the struggle between our animal instincts and our higher reasoning.
5. The literary devices used in "The Lady or the Tiger" include symbolism, foreshadowing,
irony, and allegory. These devices contribute to the story's overall meaning and impact
by creating a complex and multi-layered narrative that explores the human condition.

Section D: Vocabulary (10 points)

1. inscrutable - impossible to understand or interpret

2. pernicious - harmful or destructive
3. flippant - lacking proper respect or seriousness
4. writhe - to twist or contort in pain or discomfort
5. enigmatic - mysterious or puzzling

Section E: Language (10 points)

1. Root Words - the base or foundation of a word (e.g. "graph" in "graphite" or

"photograph")
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2. Prefixes - a word element added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning (e.g.
"un-" in "unhappy")