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1. 1.

   State whether the following sentences are true or false.

   1. The king's nature was bland and genial.
   2. The king's amphitheatre was huge but was devoid of any mysterious vault.
   3. On the queen's signal, the accused was brought in the amphitheatre.
   4. One of the two doors was responsible for the destiny of the accused.
   5. The king's daughter loved a courtier.
   6. The king forgave the courtier in the end.
2. 2.

   Explain the contradictions in the character of the king, as explained in introductory paragraph of the story.

3. 3.

   Under what conditions was his nature genial but not bland?

4. 4.

   What was the purpose of the king's arena?

5. 5.

   Why did the princess love the young man who was the king's courtier?

6. 6.

   What was the reaction or the general audience as the princess' lover walked into the arena?