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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 beginning of Chapter Three, the villagers stare at Mowgli's_______.
(a) Eyes.
(b) Hair.
(c) Face.
(d) Scars.

2. Who tells Mowgli to save Akela?
(a) Baloo.
(b) Father Wolf.
(c) Bagheera.
(d) Mother Wolf.

3. How many languages does Mowgli repeat the call in?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

4. After he arrives at the human village for the first time, where does Mowgli insist on sleeping at bedtime?
(a) In bed with the other children.
(b) In the main room.
(c) Outside.
(d) By himself in a bed.

5. Where is Kaa lounging, admiring his new skin?
(a) In the warm afternoon sun.
(b) In the tree.
(c) Near the waterfall.
(d) On the beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is known to steal monkeys at night?

2. How long does a python go into hiding?

3. Who does the woman villager think goes missing of hers long ago?

4. Why do jungle creatures have no respect for gray apes?

5. When Mowgli overhears the men talking about the jungle creatures, what does he do?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the cattle go crazy in Chapter Three, what is Mowgli trying to do and what happens as a result?

2. What is the final reason Mowgli is cast out of the village?

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

4. In what ways is Mowgli's behavior that of a young boy in Chapter Two?

5. Describe why the monkey people are not respected in the jungle.

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

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

8. In what ways do the monkey people seem like a good time to Mowgli?

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

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

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