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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 advised Carnehan and Dravot that no person of what type had ever been into the country where the two men were headed?
2. The narrator was alone in his section of the train until the train reached what location?
3. What type of people were described as using the "Grand Trunk Road" (11)?
4. 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?
5. What time did Dravot and Carnehan name when they told the narrator they would see themselves out?
Short Essay Questions
1. To whom does the title of the story refer and why?
2. Between what two locations is the narrator traveling at the start of the story and at what location does another passenger enter his car?
3. Give an example of a simile Kipling uses in order to indicate the physical state of Carnehan upon his return from Kafiristan.
4. Provide a brief feminist analysis of the text up to this point.
5. The narrator states that "Native States were created by Providence" (8) for what three reasons?
6. In what two ways does the narrator describe a typical person belonging to the class of "Loafer" (4)?
7. In what setting does the opening scene of the narrator's story occur?
8. In what way does the Loafer describe the man to whom he wants a message delivered?
9. With what weapons do Dravot and Carnehan arm themselves as they set out for Kafiristan?
10. What is the narrator's reward for delivering the requested message?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the story’s messages concerning friendship and analyze the techniques Kipling uses in order to get these messages across to the reader.
Essay Topic 2
How is the topic of ambition treated within Kipling's story and how does its treatment relate to the story's depicted messages?
Essay Topic 3
In what sort of light does the story portray the link between oppression and brutality? Is the link shown to be necessary, useful, Inhumane, or some other adjective of your choice?
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