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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the human villagers decide to send Mowgli to a specific place to work in Chapter Three?
(a) The jungle is his home.
(b) So he doesn't antagonize the villagers anymore.
(c) He knows how to swim.
(d) Because he is skilled at farming.

2. How long is Mowgli waiting in the human village in Chapter Three before he learns that Shere Khan returns?
(a) One year.
(b) One month.
(c) One week.
(d) One day.

3. Who ends Chapter Two riding on Bagheera's back?
(a) Chil.
(b) One of the monkeys.
(c) Mowgli.
(d) Mang.

4. At the end of Chapter Three, who does Mowgli belong with?
(a) Both the human village and the wolf pack.
(b) Neither the human village or the wolf pack.
(c) The human village.
(d) The wolf pack.

5. Why do jungle creatures have no respect for gray apes?
(a) Because monkeys have no laws, no order and they lie.
(b) Because of the way they look.
(c) Because they cannot talk.
(d) Because of their hunting techniques.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter Three, the villagers stare at Mowgli's_______.

2. A woman speaks up and says years ago she is missing what?

3. Where is Kaa lounging, admiring his new skin?

4. Who warns Bagheera to be careful of Kaa?

5. Where does Mowgli want to try to trap Shere Khan?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the wolf pack easily influenced?

2. In what ways are Baloo and Bagheera good friends to Mowgli?

3. Why must Baloo and Bagheera team up with Kaa?

4. How does Mowgli use his difference from the wolf pack as a strength against the wolf pack in Chapter One?

5. What do you think Kaa's hypnotizing near the end of Chapter Two means?

6. Explain what Mowgli does not accomplish in Chapter Three if it isn't for his friends.

7. Describe the fall of Akela's character in Chapter One.

8. Describe the role of Chil the Kite and Mang the Bat in Chapter Two? What does this mean?

9. Describe Gray Brother's demeanor and the reasons for it when he comes to bring Mowgli news in Chapter Three.

10. What is the symbolism of Mowgli caught in a trap at the end of Chapter Two?

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