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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. Who does Mowgli say a special goodbye to before leaving?
(a) Shere Khan.
(b) Father Wolf.
(c) Tabaqui.
(d) Mother Wolf.

2. What is Mowgli's knowledge of religion?
(a) He thinks he is Catholic.
(b) The villagers tell him he is Lutheran.
(c) He has none.
(d) The jungle creatures tell him about God.

3. Where is the man-cub found?
(a) Deep in the jungle.
(b) Floating in a basket in the water.
(c) In a tree.
(d) In a bush outside the cave.

4. A woman speaks up and says years ago she is missing what?
(a) A bear cub like Baloo.
(b) Her little boy.
(c) A pet snake like Kaa.
(d) A bird like Chil.

5. When does Mowgli leave the jungle?
(a) Sunset.
(b) Just after dark.
(c) Lunchtime.
(d) Dawn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the Bandar-log?

2. Who is Chil the kite?

3. Why is the jackal considered one of the lowest animals in the jungle?

4. Where is Mowgli going after leaving the jungle?

5. After they have eaten, how do tigers like Shere Khan feel?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Is the jackal respected by the other jungle creatures? Why or why not?

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

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

8. Describe how Mowgli is appalled by the villagers.

9. How does the mother wolf approach the situation with the man-cub?

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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