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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was "The Lady, or the Tiger?" first published?
(a) The New Yorker magazine.
(b) Reader's Digest.
(c) Time magazine.
(d) The Century magazine.

2. How is the king's demeanor described when "some of his orbs got out of their orbits" in the beginning of the story?
(a) "Blander and more genial."
(b) "Controlling and dominant."
(c) "Obtuse and angry."
(d) "Flustered and anxious."

3. Where was Frank R. Stockton from?
(a) Philadelphia, PA.
(b) London, England.
(c) New York, NY.
(d) Dublin, Ireland.

4. How is the king described in the beginning of the story?
(a) "Semi-barbaric."
(b) "Cultured and charismatic."
(c) "Intellectual and scientific."
(d) "Logical but obtuse."

5. How is the king's demeanor described when "every member of his domestic and political systems moved smoothly in its appointed course"?
(a) "Angry and disposed."
(b) "Reactionary."
(c) "Quiet and sullen."
(d) "Bland and genial."

Short Answer Questions

1. How would you describe the king's method of governing?

2. When did Frank R. Stockton live?

3. How would you describe the language in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"

4. What story did Stockton write that acts as a sequel of sorts to "The Lady, or the Tiger?"

5. How would you describe the setting of "The Lady, or the Tiger?"

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