The princess found out the two different doors by using her powers. In the story, it says: "She had possessed of the secret of the doors." She wanted to know which door was the held the fate of her lover.
2. How did the king feel about the young man who loved his daughter?
The King was not satisfied when he found out about the man who loved his daughter. In the story, it says: " He did not hesitate nor waver in regard to his duty in the premises. The youth was immediately cast in prison, and a day was appointed for his trial in the King's arena." Because the King was so overprotective he made up his mind to punish him.
3. What does the word "deliberation" mean in the following sentence?
"Her decision had been indicated in an instant, but it had been made after days and nights of anguished deliberation."
In this sentence, the word "deliberation" mean long and careful consideration or discussion. Or slow and careful movement or thought. This also mean that the princess have been thinking long and hard about her lover's fate.
4. Which came out of the opened door: the lady, or the tiger?
The tiger came out the door. In the story, the princess was described as "barbaric". The word "barbaric" means savagely cruel, exceedingly brutal. This mean that instead of being pushed around and being taken for granted, she will come out on the first hand to attack.
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