Androcles and the Lion

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Mary Wallace
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English
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5th Grade
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27 plays
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Easy
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1.
Multiple Choice
Where did Androcles flee to and find the lion? Which describes the setting at the beginning of the story?
in an arid desert
in a dense forest
on a rocky shore
in an arena
2.
Multiple Choice
What does the Lion licking Androcles most likely reveal about the Lion?
He was tasting him to see if he wanted to eat him.
He was thanking him for pulling out the thorn.
He was giving him magical powers to heal people who are sick.
The lion licks everyone so it meant nothing.
3.
Multiple Choice
"Meanwhile, the poor lion had been kept without food for several days, so he was ravenous, and all thought he would devour Androcles in an instant."
What does the word ravenous mean as it is used in the sentence above?
very thirsty
very hungry
very sleepy
very sad
4.
Multiple Choice
"Both the lion and Androcles were captured and sent to the city to be part of the public spectacle."
What does the word spectacle mean as it is used in the sentence above?
A display or show for others to watch
Moving with a series of leaps or jumps
Showed affection as a dog would
Released from punishment
5.
Multiple Choice
"Whereupon the emperor pardoned and freed the brave man."
What does the word pardoned mean as it is used in the sentence above?
A display or show
Moving with a series of leaps or jumps
Forgiven and released from punishment
Showed affection as a dog would
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