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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. Why is Kotick seeking out Sea Vitch and Sea Cow?

2. How old is Kala Nag?

3. Little Toomai does not want to go home while waiting for the elephant dance, even though he is what?

4. Who is charmed by Little Toomai?

5. What kind of animal is Rikki-Tikki-Tavi similar to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does it mean that Rikki saves Teddy from the first snake before his father can?

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

5. How do the other seals view Kotick in the beginning of Chapter Four and how does that change in the end of Chapter Four?

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

7. Describe how the family reacts to snakes.

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

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

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

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 what you know about British India during the era Kipling writes The Jungle Book. Be sure to explain what you learn with different examples of symbolism and themes.

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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