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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 physical problem does Shere Khan have with his body?

2. When Baloo punishes Mowgli, what do other characters do that is nice to Mowgli?

3. Who tells Mowgli he is never forgotten?

4. Who tells Mowgli that the pack turns against him?

5. Who protests the wolf family keeping the man-cub?

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 symbolism of Bagheera calling out for help in the battle?

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

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

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

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

7. Describe how Mowgli is appalled by the villagers.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the racism in Chapter seven to references or themes in the rest of the book. What is different about this chapter? Be sure to give specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the elephant dance and its meaning. When does it happen? Why? Who gets to see it and why?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Kotick and his father, Sea Catch. How are they alike? How are they different?

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