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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. Where is Bagheera born?

2. A woman speaks up and says years ago she is missing what?

3. Who do Baloo and Bagheera plead to help them find Mowgli?

4. What doesn't Mowgli understand about the villagers?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Even though they are his friends, why do Baloo and Bagheera slap and hit Mowgli?

5. When the cattle go crazy in Chapter Three, what is Mowgli trying to do and what happens as a result?

6. Deep down inside, what do you think Mowgli considers himself, a man or a wolf?

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

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

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

10. Explain what Mowgli does not accomplish in Chapter Three if it isn't for his friends.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe the theme of friendship and what it means, focusing on Chapter two. Give examples of its value to Mowgli.

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