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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 praises Rikki for saving Teddy?

2. Who grows up to be the namesake for Chapter Four?

3. What kind of animal is Kala Nag?

4. What kind of elephants participate in the dance?

5. Who is charmed by Little Toomai?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the lives of the native elephant workers differ from those British men in Chapter Six?

2. Explain the purpose of the elephant dance.

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

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

5. Describe Petersen's character.

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

7. Describe the character of Kala Nag.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the elephant dance and its meaning. When does it happen? Why? Who gets to see it and why?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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