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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Power of the Dog through Tin Fish.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the character in "The Widower" look forward to?
(a) Joining his love in heaven.
(b) Having a child.
(c) See the Queen.
(d) See his mother.

2. What are the men in "The Lost Legion" never given credit for ?
(a) Their deeds as priests.
(b) Their deeds as soldiers.
(c) Their deeds as sailors.
(d) Their deeds as aviators.

3. What does Kipling think children of all origins can do in "To James Whitcomb Riley"?
(a) Enjoy the stories of a particular author.
(b) Sing.
(c) Appreciate his writing.
(d) Appreciate the beauty of constitutional monarchy.

4. What does the writer give Thomas?
(a) His best respect.
(b) A watch.
(c) A present for his wife.
(d) His appreciation.

5. Where does the woman in "Old Mother Laidinwool" return to as it gets cold and dark?
(a) To her mother's home.
(b) To her grave.
(c) To her husband.
(d) To the convent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kipling say females are quicker to do in "The Female of the Species"?

2. Who are the main characters in "The Native Poem" ?

3. What bird is mentioned in "Epitaphs of the War"?

4. What is "To Thomas Atkins" the prelude of?

5. What does Kipling think people are giving themselves by getting a dog, according to "The Power of the Dog"?

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