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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. Who is pleased with Mowgli and his quick wit?

2. When does Mowgli leave the jungle?

3. Who finds the man-cub?

4. When he is taken, how does Mowgli feel?

5. How many languages does Mowgli repeat the call in?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Mowgli's appearance when he first meets the wolf family and their impression of him.

5. Why do you think Kaa turns against the others at the end of Chapter Two?

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

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

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

9. Explain the Law of the Jungle.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is used by Kipling throughout The Jungle Book. Give three examples of foreshadowing and how it is used to tell events yet to come.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Shere Khan as an antagonist.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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