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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 suggests Kotick talk to Sea Vitch?

2. Who is Darzee?

3. Why are the birds upset when Rikki-Tikki-Tavi meets them?

4. Who is Sea Catch?

5. Who praises Rikki for saving Teddy?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the danger of the cobras foreshadowed early on in Chapter Five?

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

3. Explain why is Darzee singing a mournful song at the end of Chapter Five?

4. Describe how the family reacts to snakes.

5. Explain the differences between Little Toomai and Big Toomai.

6. Describe the character of Kala Nag.

7. Describe the Sea Vitch's appearance.

8. How is Kipling's theme of animals being more innocent than humans resurface in Chapter Four?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Rikki and the snakes in Chapter five. Be sure to give specific examples of how they help or hurt each other. Do you think they have this relationship is the family never takes Rikki in?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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