Androcles and the Lion

Androcles and the Lion

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How do the lion’s actions toward Androcles help the reader understand its feelings?

• The lion growls and pounces on Androcles, showing its hunger.

• The lion roars at Androcles, warning him to stay back.

• The lion purrs and rubs against Androcles, showing affection.

• The lion ignores Androcles, showing that it does not recognize him.

What can the reader infer about the emperor’s decision to spare Androcles and the lion?

• He is impressed by their loyalty to each other.

• He fears that the lion will attack him if he doesn’t.

• He always lets people go free in the Colosseum.

• He does not want to upset the crowd.

How do the stage directions help the reader understand the relationship between Androcles and the lion?

• They describe how the lion and Androcles fight.

• They explain how the lion recognizes Androcles.

• They show that the lion is afraid of Androcles.

• They suggest that the crowd wants Androcles to win.

Why does the playwright include dialogue from the crowd?

• To show that the crowd is uninterested in the events.

• To demonstrate the emperor’s power over the people.

• To reveal how the people react to Androcles and the lion’s friendship.

• To emphasize that the lion is dangerous.

What can the reader infer about the lion’s behavior toward Androcles?

• The lion remembers how Androcles once helped him.

• The lion is too weak to fight.

• The lion is afraid of the emperor’s decision.

• The lion does not understand what is happening.

What does the reaction of the crowd suggest about their feelings toward Androcles and the lion?

• They want to see Androcles and the lion fight.

• They believe Androcles and the lion should be freed.

• They are afraid the lion will attack the emperor.

• They do not care about Androcles’ fate.

What is the main theme of the story 'Androcles and the Lion'?

• Compassion and gratitude

• Bravery and courage

• Fear and survival

• Power and dominance

Which literary device is primarily used in 'Androcles and the Lion' to convey the relationship between the characters?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

What does the lion's behavior towards Androcles suggest about its character?

• The lion is aggressive and dangerous.

• The lion is grateful and loyal.

• The lion is indifferent and aloof.

• The lion is fearful and timid.