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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. How does the Chapter One end?

2. Who brings the Red Flower to the pack?

3. At the end of Chapter Three, who does Mowgli belong with?

4. What does Mowgli stand for?

5. Who tells Mowgli he is never forgotten?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Explain the Law of the Jungle.

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

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

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

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

10. Describe how Mowgli is appalled by the villagers.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the native elephant drivers and hunters to Petersen and the other British men.

Essay Topic 2

Describe what you know about British India during the era Kipling writes The Jungle Book. Be sure to explain what you learn with different examples of symbolism and themes.

Essay Topic 3

How does Kipling illustrate the carelessness of youth in Chapter two? In what ways does Mowgli's behavior exhibit that?

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