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The Lady

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Who wrote the short story 'The Lady, or the Tiger.'?

Frank R. Stockton (correct)

Mark Twain

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Edgar Allan Poe

What does 'The Lady, or the Tiger.' represent in the English language?

A problem that is unsolvable (correct)

A land sometime in the past

A progressive king

A public trial by ordeal

What is the purpose of the public trial by ordeal in the story?

To find a suitable match for the accused

To determine guilt or innocence (correct)

To punish the accused

To entertain the king and his subjects

What is behind one of the doors in the public arena?

<p>A tiger</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the doors in the public arena designed?

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Study Notes

"The Lady, or the Tiger?" Overview

The short story "The Lady, or the Tiger?" was written by Frank R. Stockton.

Representation in English Language

The story represents a classic example of an unreliable narrator in the English language.

Public Trial by Ordeal

The purpose of the public trial by ordeal is to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused.
The trial is held in a public arena and is a form of entertainment for the crowd.

The Doors in the Public Arena

Behind one of the doors in the public arena is a beautiful lady, and behind the other is a ferocious tiger.
The doors are designed to swing open quickly, revealing either the lady or the tiger.

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Test your knowledge of Frank R. Stockton's famous short story "The Lady, or the Tiger." This quiz will challenge you on the plot, characters, and themes of this allegorical tale. Can you solve the unsolvable problem? Take the quiz and find out!