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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. When does Sea Catch comes to Novastoshnah?

2. How do the elephants dance?

3. Who suggests Kotick talk to Sea Vitch?

4. If the elephants do dance, what are they celebrating?

5. Who takes Little Toomai into the jungle for the elephant dance?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Little Toomai prepare for the possibility of an elephant dance?

4. Explain the purpose of the elephant dance.

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

6. Describe the character of Kala Nag.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Teddy the only human named in Chapter five? Why does Kipling do this? How does this continue other themes of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Describe how The White Seal is a Biblical allegory. Be sure to define allegory.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Shere Khan as an antagonist.

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