Androcles and the Lion

How does the structure of Passage 1 create a different effect on Passage 2?

• The slower narration creates a more serious mood.

• The long paragraphs create a dramatic atmosphere.

• The introductory paragraph establishes playfulness.

• The detailed description lends a greater sense of mystery.

"I must conquer these unkingly terrors. Mind you don't go away from him, though." What do these sentences reveal about the emperor?

• He tries to continually improve himself.

• He believes rulers should appear courageous.

• He would rather fight than befriend Androcles.

• He feels he has to show he is physically stronger than the lion.

Which of the following should be included in a summary of Passage 2?

• Androcles is captured and taken as a prisoner to be thrown to the lions.

• A lion is released to freedom after he shows his loyalty and friendship to Androcles.

• Androcles sees a lion in pain and decides to help by removing a thorn from the lion's paw.

• Androcles guides the emperor in order to keep the emperor from being attacked by a lion

Which of the following should NOT be included in a summary of Passage 1?

• Androcles is captured and taken as a prisoner to be thrown to the lions.

• A lion is released to freedom after he shows his loyalty and friendship to Androcles.

• A lion that was supposed to attack prisoners instead terrorizes the crowd and chases the emperor.

• Androcles sees a lion in pain and decides to help by removing a thorn from the lion's paw.

Select the TWO details from Passage 2 that show how the emperor pretends to change in order to avoid being attacked by the lion.

• "I am NOT afraid of him."

• THE EMPEROR (shaking Androcles' hand frantically)(12)

• "My dearest Mr. Androcles, my sweet friend, my long lost brother, come to my arms."

• "Mind you don't go away from him, though."

ANDROCLES (naively) Now I wonder why they all run away from us like that. (The lion combining a series of yawns, purrs, and roars, achieves something very like a laugh). What tone does this establish?

• formal

• hopeless

• humorous

• mysterious

ANDROCLES: Oh sir, how few men would have the courage to do that- How does the word choice in this sentence add irony to the passage?

• It adds irony because Androcles is afraid of his own situation.

• It adds irony because the emperor wants to frighten the court.

• It adds irony because the emperor does not want to touch the lion.

• It adds irony because Androcles does not think the emperor is brave.

How does Passage 2 transform the characters of Androcles and lion?

• It suggests they are more concerned about achieving social status.

• It shows them as more actively involved in changing their fate.

• It suggests that they are more sympathetic toward one another.

• It portray them as more fearful of government and authority.

What does the word condescension mean as it is used in paragraph 9?

• pretending to show affection to a friend

• having courage in the face of great danger

• assuming equality with someone viewed as inferior

• feeling sympathy for someone in similar situation