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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. How many eggs does Rikki find in the melon patch?

2. Who is charmed by Little Toomai?

3. Who never comes to the lovely beach Kotick finds?

4. Why is Rikki-Tikki-Tavi allowed to snuggle with the little boy in his new home?

5. What color is Karait?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Even though Kotick is doing something for the good of others when he is searching, how do the rest of the seals view him?

4. Explain the purpose of the elephant dance.

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

6. Describe how the family reacts to snakes.

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

8. Why is Little Toomai able to see the dance and not the adults?

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

10. Describe the character of Kala Nag.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the native elephant drivers and hunters to Petersen and the other British men.

Essay Topic 2

Who is the antagonist in The White Seal? In what ways?

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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