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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. About what does Kim brag to the lama?

2. Who tries to reassure the lama about boarding the train?

3. Of what does the constable try to convince Kim?

4. Why does Kim not run when he gets loose from Chaplain Bennett's grip?

5. What animal does Kim say the constable's father-in-law is?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kim do when he sees the Red Bull, and what happens?

2. What is said about Kim at the opening of the novel?

3. Why do the two clergymen not allow Kim to go back and serve the lama?

4. How does Kim play a prank on his hosts that night in Umballa?

5. What agreement does Kim make with the lama in Chapter 1?

6. Who comes by the home of the place where Kim and the lama are staying, and what ensues?

7. What happens when Kim and the lama approach Umballa?

8. What does the lama believe about the Holy River?

9. What does Kim tell the priest who divines horoscopes about the hour of Kim's birth?

10. What is the Grand Trunk Road?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not? Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Kim help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Kim? Why or why not. Use examples from Kim and your own life to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Define plot and include the definitions of the most important elements of a plot. Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not? Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Kim, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot? Give a brief synopsis of any important sub-plots.

Essay Topic 3

An epiphany occurs when a Russian spy rips the lama's Wheel of Life from his hands, which incites the lama to violence.

Explain what is meant by the word epiphany in the above sentence and how that epiphany affects the lama’s life. Use examples from Kim to support your response.

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