The Lady or the Tiger?

How did the king deal with a man who was accused of a crime?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

At the trial, what would happen if the accused chose the door that led to glory?

What did the king do after he found out about his daughter’s secret lover?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Based on the passage, which of the following statements best describes the king’s philosophy of life?

• While others search for what they can take, a true king searches for what he can give.

• Anyone in a free society where the laws are unjust has the responsibility to break the law.

• The Lord is a mighty rock, and he never does wrong. God can always be trusted to bring justice.

• Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get—only with what you are expecting to give—which is everything.

Answer explanation

The king's philosophy of life is best described as 'While others search for what they can take, a true king searches for what he can give.' This aligns with the idea of selflessness and giving rather than taking.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the central theme of the passage?

• True happiness comes from giving, not taking.

• Breaking unjust laws is the responsibility of every citizen.

• God can always be trusted to bring justice.

• Love is about expecting to receive, not give.

Answer explanation

The central theme of the passage is that true happiness comes from giving, not taking, which aligns with the correct answer choice.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the passage, what should a true leader search for?

• What he can take from others.

• What he can give to others.

• How to break unjust laws.

• How to expect to receive love.

Answer explanation

A true leader should search for what he can give to others, as mentioned in the passage.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the role of the Lord according to the passage?

• To bring justice to the world.

• To trust in the goodness of people.

• To expect to receive love.

• To break unjust laws.

Answer explanation

The role of the Lord according to the passage is to bring justice to the world, which aligns with the correct answer choice.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3