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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. Carnehan described the way in which the sun hit two parts of Dravot as blazing "like" (45) what?

2. One of the two men who approached Dravot and Carnehan pulled out what type of weapon in an attempt to rob the two friends?

3. What type of object was a "hand-made Martini" (39)?

4. For each dead man Dravot found, he poured a bit of what type of liquid on the ground?

5. What word did Carnehan use to describe the type of people he and Dravot wanted to resemble after donning disguises?

Short Essay Questions

1. What comparisons does Carnehan make between mountains and goats and what effect does the comparison have on the reader?

2. What types of animals do Carnehan and Dravot kill and eat when they run out of food in the mountains?

3. The pine wood that serves as a religious location for the people of Kafiristan contains what religious structures?

4. What similarities do Dravot and Carnehan see between themselves and the native peoples of Kafiristan?

5. What happens when a Chief from a neighboring community approaches Dravot's new kingdom?

6. Discuss an instance when Kipling uses a simile to indicate a character's emotional status.

7. What eventuality does Dravot see ahead of him when his kingdom becomes an empire?

8. What does the first set of disguises worn by Carnehan and Dravot symbolize?

9. What happens when the suspicious priest in Kafiristan brushes the dirt off of the stone of Imbra?

10. How does Dravot expand his power after becoming king in only one village?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a critical essay about Kipling's story "The Man Who Would Be King" while using the critical power theory lens of feminist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the story's treatment of gender roles, the objectification of women, female empowerment, misogyny's role within society, or any other issues related to feminist theory that can be found in the story.

Essay Topic 2

Determine Kipling's message regarding the idea that Dravot’s longing for a wife within the story “The Man Who Would Be King” was the main contributor to Dravot’s downfall.

Essay Topic 3

How do the themes of deception and secrecy function within the story, and what is Kipling’s message regarding these themes?

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