The Lady or The Tiger (Comprehension Questions) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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

To which door did the princess send her lover?

The door on the right

The door with the tiger

The door with the lady

Who was in love with the king’s daughter?

A handsome, brave young man of low social status

A prince from another kingdom

A businessman from another state

There were two doors in the arena, one red and one blue.

False

True

Who wrote The Lady or the Tiger?

A. Frank Stockton

B. Frankie Stockton

C. Frank Stokton

D. Frank Stocton

What do you think it happens at the end: Would it be the lady or the tiger? Why?

open-ended

How did the young man respond to the princess’ clue?

He chose the door she indicated to him.

The young man asked for mercy from her.

He chose the opposite door from her clue.

The young man did not see the clue.

How was the commoner punished for his love of the princess?

The brave young man was asked to go into the arena

He was put into prison for many years.

He was sent out to hunt down a fierce tiger.

The commoner was forced to marry someone else.

What happened when the accused chose the lady?

The accused man had to marry the lady on the spot.

The lady and the accused man were able to go on a date.

The lady decided whether or not she liked the accused.

What method did the king use to decide the guilt or innocence of an accused person?

They chose a reward or punishment from one of two doors.

They had to fight a tiger in a great arena.

The accused had to persuade a lady to marry him.

The accused were asked to appear in a court before a judge.

How did the people feel about the arena?

Entertained and pleased by the element of uncertainty

They thought it's unfair because there was too much chance

They were concerned that they may be sent there unfairly

They thought it's amazing how the doors were always fair.

What will an "innocent" person find behind the door?

A lady

An executioner

A tiger

A bag of gold

What will a "guilty" person find behind the door?

A tiger

A bag of gold

A lady

An executioner

What is the public arena in the story dedicated to?

Justice

Gladiator fights

Circus Events

Concerts

The setting of the story is...

long ago , in an arena

some place far away in the amazon

in present time, Middle East

not specific

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

He was a commoner

the trial in the kings public arena

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

to present to readers a question to think about

to persuade readers that life in ancient times was unfair

to explain the king's justice system

In this justice system, the innocence or guilt of the suspect is ___________

decided by chance

judged according to the evidence

ruled on by the king and his court

Which of these events happens last in the story?

The princess signals to open the door on the right.

The king throws the young man into prison.

The king discovers that the princess loves the young man.

The young man was on trial because ___________

he fell in love with the princess

he stole something from the court

the princess saw him speaking to the other young lady.

Which statement best expresses the main idea of the story?

The princess must decide the fate of a young man.

The princess is jealous of the lady behind the door.

The king believes he is a brilliant and reasonable ruler.

True or false: The accused person has a choice between the arena or trial by jury.

False

True

True or False: The princess knows the lady behind the door and she hates her.

True

False

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

False

True

True or False: An accused person has a choice to marry or not marry the lady behind the door.

False

True

True or False: The commoner opens the door the princess points to.

True

False

The two conflicting emotions in the mind of the princess are ____________________

love for the commoner and jealousy of the lady

anger towards her father and love for the commoner

jealousy of the lady behind the door and love for her father

Who/what does the king use to decide whether a person is guilty or innocent?

chance

trial by jury

the king and his court

The princess points to the door on the ____________

right

left

neither

The king is _____________

semi-barbaric

fully-barbaric

fair and just