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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
- 6. Multiple Choice
How are the Lion and Androcles similar in the story?
They were both animals.
They both had a problem and were captured.
They both faced an injury in the woods that prevented them from moving.
They both were humans.
- 7. Multiple Choice
The lion was grateful that Androcles helped him.
What evidence from the text supports the statement above?
"The lion put out his paw, which was swollen and bleeding"
"Back in the days of the Roman Empire, Androcles escaped from his master and then fled into the deep, dark forest."
"Soon the lion was let loose from his den."
"Every day he brought Androcles meat, which filled Androcles' stomach."
- 8. Multiple Choice
What challenge does Androcles face?
He has to show kindness to someone he doesn't like.
He has nothing to eat after escaping slavery.
He is attacked by a man-eating lion.
He comes across a wounded lion in the dense forest.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best expresses the theme of the passage?
Showing gratitude will only give you negative consequences.
It is important to be kind, you never know when the favor may be returned.
Animals and humans have a lot in common.
There are more ways than one to survive.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true?
Both characters want to hurt the emperor.
Both characters show kindness in different ways.
The setting stays the same throughout the story.
The end of the story does not tell us how the problem is resolved.
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