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___/22 English 9 and 10 - Ms. Priester
“The Lady, or the Tiger?” Questions
Remember to use complete sentences that include part of the question in the answer and use grade-level handwriting,
capitalization and punctuation.
7. How are the people punished or rewarded under the king’s system on justice?
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10. Why does the young man decide to open the door on the right?
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Interpretation – Can you analyze what you read?
11. How would you describe the character of the king and the way he rules his people? Do you think
the narrator believe he is a good leader? (Remember to not write “I think.”) Explain your answer.
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12. Characterize the princess. In what way is she similar to her father? What kind of love does she
feel for the young man?
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13. When the narrator says of the king’s system of justice, “Its perfect fairness is obvious,” he is using
verbal irony. Explain what the narrator is implying (really meaning) in this line. Then, find another
example of verbal irony in the story; remember to use quotation marks and identify the speaker.
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14. What do you think is behind the door the young man opens: the lady or the tiger? Explain your
answer by addressing these factors: the character of the princess, the princess’s motivation for
directing the young man to the lady or the tiger, and clues in the narrator’s description of the
princess’s thoughts and behavior.
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