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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 fears Rikki is dead?

2. When does Sea Catch comes to Novastoshnah?

3. How long is the journey to see Sea Vitch?

4. Who is Big Toomai?

5. Who finds Rikki-Tikki-Tavi at the beginning of Chapter Five?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Kotick's white coat works to his advantage.

2. Why do you think Little Toomai is surprised to see Petersen's elephant at the dance?

3. Describe how Rikki feels about the father and mother.

4. What do you think Sea Catch's scars from fighting for his land for his children represent?

5. In what ways is Kotick more mature than the other seals his age?

6. Explain the purpose of the elephant dance.

7. Describe Petersen's character.

8. In what ways are Kotick's mom and the girl seal impressed with him at the end of the Chapter Four?

9. Why do you think the mother is at first alarmed when she sees Rikki snuggling up to Teddy?

10. Describe the relationship between Nag and Nagaina. Who is more practical and how?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Overall, what is your opinion of The Jungle Book? Do you recommend this book to friends? What do you like about it? What do you dislike?

Essay Topic 2

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

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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