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Question 1

how was Androclus treated as a slave?

Answer 1

he was treated badly, he received unjust daily beatings

Question 2

what did Androclus do?

Answer 2

he tried to get away and hide in the desert and plains

Question 3

what would happen if a runaway slave was caught?

Answer 3

they would be severely punished, or sentenced to death

Question 4

what was Androclus’ plan if he ran out of food?

Answer 4

to kill himself instead of returning to his master

Question 5

where does Androclus take refuge?

Answer 5

in a remote, shady cave

Question 6

why does Androclus take refuge?

Answer 6

because the sun was too intense to stay out in

Question 7

what does the lion enter the cave with?

Answer 7

a sore paw

Question 8

how is the lion described when entering the cave?

Answer 8

lame, blood-stained, issuing groans and whimpers