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Who wrote the short story 'The Lady, or the Tiger.'?
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?
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?
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?
What is behind one of the doors in the public arena?
How are the doors in the public arena designed?
How are the doors in the public arena designed?
Flashcards
The Lady, or the Tiger?
The Lady, or the Tiger?
A famous short story by Frank R. Stockton featuring a dilemma with no clear answer.
Public Trial by Ordeal
Public Trial by Ordeal
A fictional trial by ordeal in the story "The Lady, or the Tiger?" where the accused chooses between two doors to determine their fate.
Tiger
Tiger
A dangerous beast hidden behind one of the doors in the public arena of "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
Soundproofed Doors
Soundproofed Doors
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Unsolvable Problem
Unsolvable Problem
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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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Description
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!
