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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Rikki-Tikki-Tavi allowed to snuggle with the little boy in his new home?

2. How long is the journey to see Sea Vitch?

3. Sea Catch has scars on what part of his body?

4. Who is the first character Kotick sees after he finds the new country and arrives back at Novastoshnah?

5. How many eggs does Rikki find in the melon patch?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways is Kotick more mature than the other seals his age?

2. Describe the character of Kala Nag.

3. In what ways are Kotick's mom and the girl seal impressed with him at the end of the Chapter Four?

4. How do the other seals view Kotick in the beginning of Chapter Four and how does that change in the end of Chapter Four?

5. Describe the relationship between Nag and Nagaina. Who is more practical and how?

6. How do the lives of the native elephant workers differ from those British men in Chapter Six?

7. Why do you think the mother is at first alarmed when she sees Rikki snuggling up to Teddy?

8. How does the theme of the importance of animals show up when Rikki overhears Nag and his wife?

9. Explain the purpose of the elephant dance.

10. Why do you think Little Toomai is surprised to see Petersen's elephant at the dance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Rikki and the snakes in Chapter five. Be sure to give specific examples of how they help or hurt each other. Do you think they have this relationship is the family never takes Rikki in?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the theme of friendship and what it means, focusing on Chapter two. Give examples of its value to Mowgli.

Essay Topic 3

Who is the antagonist in The White Seal? In what ways?

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