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

2. Who also joins in the fight in The Cold Lairs in Chapter Two, after Mowgli is taken?
(a) Baloo.
(b) Mother Wolf.
(c) Chil.
(d) Father Wolf.

3. Where is Bagheera born?
(a) Thailand.
(b) Across the sea.
(c) The jungle.
(d) Among men.

4. Growing up, who is Mowgli taught not to trust?
(a) The other wolf cubs.
(b) Jackals.
(c) Shere Khan and men.
(d) Bears other than Baloo.

5. In Chapter Three when Mowgli learns Shere Khan is coming back to kill him, who actually concerns Mowgli more than the tiger?
(a) Gray Brother.
(b) The villagers.
(c) Tabaqui.
(d) Bagheera.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animal is Bagheera?

2. At the beginning of Chapter Two, where do we find Mowgli?

3. What does Baloo drill the boy daily on?

4. What things does Mowgli have to learn about in the village in Chapter Three?

5. When Shere Khan comes back, who is he hunting with?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Deep down inside, what do you think Mowgli considers himself, a man or a wolf?

3. What does it tell you about Mowgli's character in the way that he treats others at the end of Chapter One?

4. What is the symbolism of Bagheera calling out for help in the battle?

5. Explain the Law of the Jungle.

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

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

8. How does Mowgli stand up for himself when the pack turns against him?

9. How does the dare with the villagers in Chapter Three ultimately help Mowgli?

10. Describe how Mowgli is appalled by the villagers.

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