The Lady or the Tiger

What is the internal conflict the princess faces?

• Whether to allow her lover to love someone else, or to send him to his death

• Whether to tell the lover which door to choose

• Whether to ask her father to pardon the lover

• Whether to replace the lady behind the door

Which event does the author include tp create suspense?

• If the accused man opened one door, out came a hungry tiger, the fiercest in the land.

• His quick and tense look asked the question: which? The princess raised her hand, and made a short , quick movement toward the right.

• But if the accused opened the other door, there came forth from it a woman, chosen especially for the person.

• The princess secretly loved a young man who was the best looking , most genial and bravest in the land.

What do paragraphs 9 and 10 suggest about the princess?

• She is able to obtain whatever she wished for because of her status.

• She is a cold blooded and calculating woman.

• She is a thoughtful and caring person who will do whatever it takes to save the young mans life.

• She favors the woman behind the door .

How does the author characterize the king?

• a fair leader

• generous

• friendly

• barbaric

Which of these events initiates the conflict between the king and the young man?

• the trial in the kings public arena

• The door under the king opened and the lover of the princess entered the arena.

• He was a commoner, not part of a royal family or important family.

For the princess, knowing which door held the lady and the tiger shows-

• the opportunity to be in control of the situation

• her desire to learn the fate of others

• the chance to use her powers

True or False: The princess persuaded the king to tell her which door had the tiger or the lady

• True

• False

Which word best describes the king?

• cruel

• semi-barbaric

• melancholy

What was the author's purpose in writing the story?

• to explain the king's justice system

• to present to readers a question to think about

• to persuade readers that life in ancient times was unfair

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

• A) Love and jealousy

• B) Courage and honor

• C) Justice and fairness

• D) Freedom and captivity