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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. The narrator told Dravot and Carnehan that no one really knew anything about their destination, but he did suggest that they read works by what author?
2. The narrator was on a train leaving from what location?
3. The narrator was alone in his section of the train until the train reached what location?
4. The narrator was on a train traveling to what location?
5. What was the Backwoodsman?
Short Essay Questions
1. Provide a brief feminist analysis of the text up to this point.
2. In what way does the narrator show altruistic feelings toward the man in the Intermediate car?
3. To whom does the title of the story refer and why?
4. In what setting does the opening scene of the narrator's story occur?
5. Give an example of Kipling's use of physical space to create humor.
6. At what object has the narrator been looking when Carnehan reminds him to maintain eye contact?
7. The man asks the narrator to "come out of Central India in time to catch" (5) his friend in what location?
8. Give an example of a simile Kipling uses in order to indicate the physical state of Carnehan upon his return from Kafiristan.
9. Compare and contrast the narrator with the "huge" (3) man who joins him along the first leg of his journey.
10. In what two ways does the narrator describe a typical person belonging to the class of "Loafer" (4)?
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
What is the function of Billy Fish's character within Kipling’s story? Discuss the characterization methods Kipling uses in order to depict Billy Fish and the reasons he does so.
Essay Topic 3
Analyze Kipling's story from an Existential perspective. What elements of life does it suggest hold the most meaning and why?
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