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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. What does Mowgli use to scare the wolf pack?

2. In Chapter Three, who still intends to kill Mowgli, after first announcing this intention in Chapter One?

3. How long does a python go into hiding?

4. What is the meaning of the call that all creatures repeat, when they are hunting outside their home turf?

5. Who is amazed by the Cold Lairs?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways does Mowgli's wolf family differ from the Pack Council? How do they help/hurt him? Be sure to give specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the wives and husbands (animal and human) in Chapter five. How are animals wives portrayed, compared to their husbands? How is the human wife portrayed, compared to her husband? What is Kipling saying with this?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the monkey people and Kaa. How are they the same? How are they different?

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