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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is Mowgli waiting in the human village in Chapter Three before he learns that Shere Khan returns?
(a) One week.
(b) One day.
(c) One year.
(d) One month.

2. What does Mowgli use to scare the wolf pack?
(a) Fire.
(b) A trap.
(c) A gun.
(d) A rock.

3. Where is Mowgli going after leaving the jungle?
(a) The village.
(b) Baloo's home.
(c) To find a boat.
(d) A secret hiding spot.

4. When he is taken, how does Mowgli feel?
(a) Happy to get away from Baloo's lessons.
(b) Frightened but exhilarated.
(c) Angry at first, then scared.
(d) Sad.

5. Where is the man-cub found?
(a) Floating in a basket in the water.
(b) In a tree.
(c) Deep in the jungle.
(d) In a bush outside the cave.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter Three, the villagers stare at Mowgli's_______.

2. Who is amazed by the Cold Lairs?

3. Who spreads news of the fight with the monkeys to the rest of the jungle?

4. When Shere Khan comes back, who is he hunting with?

5. Who brings the Red Flower to the pack?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mowgli use his difference from the wolf pack as a strength against the wolf pack in Chapter One?

2. What is the final reason Mowgli is cast out of the village?

3. What does it tell you about Mowgli's character in the way that he treats others at the end of Chapter One?

4. How does the mother wolf approach the situation with the man-cub?

5. Describe the fall of Akela's character in Chapter One.

6. How does the dare with the villagers in Chapter Three ultimately help Mowgli?

7. Deep down inside, what do you think Mowgli considers himself, a man or a wolf?

8. What is the symbolism of Bagheera calling out for help in the battle?

9. Explain what Mowgli does not accomplish in Chapter Three if it isn't for his friends.

10. Describe Gray Brother's demeanor and the reasons for it when he comes to bring Mowgli news in Chapter Three.

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