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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 points were agreed upon within the contract presented for the narrator's perusal?
2. What type of politics did the narrator and his new acquaintance discuss on the train?
3. What was NOT an act named by Carnehan as being prohibited by the Indian government?
4. Dravot said that it was not worth getting to know the names of what?
5. At what time of the morning did the narrator take his leave of Dravot and Carnehan?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the theme of appearance versus reality enter the narrative within Carnehan's return?
2. The narrator states that "Native States were created by Providence" (8) for what three reasons?
3. Provide a brief feminist analysis of the text up to this point.
4. In what way does the theme of motherhood and family arise within the conversation between the narrator and the other man?
5. In what way does the narrator show altruistic feelings toward the man in the Intermediate car?
6. In what two ways does the narrator describe a typical person belonging to the class of "Loafer" (4)?
7. What is the narrator's reward for delivering the requested message?
8. With what weapons do Dravot and Carnehan arm themselves as they set out for Kafiristan?
9. Give an example of Kipling's use of physical space to create humor.
10. In what way does the theme of ambition arise within the scene in the newspaper office when the narrator, Carnehan, and Dravot meet together?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Trace the characterization arc of Dravot’s character over the course of the story. Discuss whether Dravot is a round or flat character and whether he is a static or dynamic character.
Essay Topic 2
How do the themes of deception and secrecy function within the story, and what is Kipling’s message regarding these themes?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss how and why Kipling uses satire in three different scenes in his short story entitled "The Man Who Would Be King."
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