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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 suggested that Carnehan and Dravot take what action before they enacting their plan?

2. The passenger who joined the narrator was said to have "an educated taste for" (4) what?

3. What adjective did the narrator use to describe the "Contract" (18) presented to him by Dravot and Carnehan?

4. Carnehan and Dravot drew up a contract revolving around what item?

5. When the narrator found the man to whom he had promised to deliver the message, what was the man's main identifying feature?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does the narrator show altruistic feelings toward the man in the Intermediate car?

2. In what way does the theme of ambition arise within the scene in the newspaper office when the narrator, Carnehan, and Dravot meet together?

3. Provide a brief feminist analysis of the text up to this point.

4. In what way does the Loafer describe the man to whom he wants a message delivered?

5. Between what two locations is the narrator traveling at the start of the story and at what location does another passenger enter his car?

6. At what object has the narrator been looking when Carnehan reminds him to maintain eye contact?

7. Give an example of Kipling's use of physical space to create humor.

8. Compare and contrast the narrator with the "huge" (3) man who joins him along the first leg of his journey.

9. What evidence exists to suggest that the narrator has become stuck in a rut since his last meeting with Carnehan?

10. In what way does the theme of motherhood and family arise within the conversation between the narrator and the other man?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the interplay between the resolution of the story and one of the story's main messages. How does Kipling make connections between these elements and how does their juxtaposition help him get across one main message of the story?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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