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What did Androcles feel was better than serving his cruel master?
What did Androcles feel was better than serving his cruel master?
- Another master
- Freedom
- A life in the forest
- Death (correct)
Androcles was afraid of wild beasts when he escaped to the forest.
Androcles was afraid of wild beasts when he escaped to the forest.
False (B)
What was the cause of the lion's distress?
What was the cause of the lion's distress?
A big thorn had pierced one of the lion's toes.
Androcles took shelter in a __________ after escaping from his master.
Androcles took shelter in a __________ after escaping from his master.
Match Androcles' actions with the corresponding outcomes:
Match Androcles' actions with the corresponding outcomes:
What was Androcles' master's treatment of the slaves?
What was Androcles' master's treatment of the slaves?
Androcles was happy to serve his master and had no desire to escape.
Androcles was happy to serve his master and had no desire to escape.
What did Androcles decide to do when he encountered the lion in the forest?
What did Androcles decide to do when he encountered the lion in the forest?
Androcles escaped from his cruel master and took shelter in a ________.
Androcles escaped from his cruel master and took shelter in a ________.
Match Androcles' emotions to their corresponding actions:
Match Androcles' emotions to their corresponding actions:
What was Androcles' initial reaction upon encountering the lion?
What was Androcles' initial reaction upon encountering the lion?
The lion growled and roared when Androcles approached it.
The lion growled and roared when Androcles approached it.
What was the cause of the lion's distress?
What was the cause of the lion's distress?
The lions paw was _______, sore, and swollen.
The lions paw was _______, sore, and swollen.
How did Androcles feel after escaping his master's clutches?
How did Androcles feel after escaping his master's clutches?
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Androcles and the Lion
- Androcles was a kind, gentle, and courteous man who was enslaved by a cruel master.
- In ancient times, wealthy individuals often used poor people as slaves, who were forced to work and obey their masters.
- Androcles endured harsh treatment from his master, including starvation and beatings.
- Seeking freedom from his cruel master, Androcles escaped and sought shelter in a forest.
- Despite being alone and surrounded by wild animals, Androcles felt a sense of liberation.
- While exploring the forest, Androcles encountered a lion that appeared to be in pain.
- The lion exhibited signs of distress, including whimpering, licking its paw, and looking at Androcles with pain.
- Androcles noticed a thorn embedded in the lion's paw, causing swelling and discomfort.
- Demonstrating courage and empathy, Androcles approached the injured lion, understanding its plight.
Androcles's Life as a Slave
- Androcles was a kind, gentle, and courteous man.
- He lived in a time when wealthy people owned slaves and treated them cruelly.
- Androcles was forced to work for his master and had no freedom or rights.
- His master was heartless, starved the slaves, and often whipped them.
- Androcles longed for freedom and felt that death was preferable to serving his cruel master.
Androcles's Escape and Encounter with the Lion
- Androcles escaped from his master.
- He found shelter in a forest and wasn't afraid of wild animals.
- He encountered a lion that looked at him piteously, as if in pain.
- The lion had a large thorn stuck in its paw, causing it pain and swelling.
- Androcles, despite fear, bravely approached the lion to help it.
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