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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. How does Kim help the child?

2. At what is Sahib a master?

3. What is a Sahib?

4. Why does Kim think it is difficult to travel in northern India?

5. What does Kim begin to question?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the lama's feelings about his reaction to his ripped artwork?

2. What does Colonel Creighton do while taking Kim to St. Xavier's and what is the Colonel's plan for Kim?

3. What does the lama think about Kim's transformation of E23?

4. Who is set over to watch Kim, and how does the boy act?

5. What artwork does the lama show Kim?

6. How do Kim and the lama react differently to being in the Northern lands?

7. What does the letter that Father Victor receives from the lama offer?

8. How does Kim get a letter off to Mahbub Ali?

9. What is Mookerjee's motivation in encountering the spies?

10. Where does Mookerjee take Kim, and what does the man give Kim?

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

Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in Kim. Are these universal symbols that would have the same meaning in any culture? What other symbols could portray the same idea? Why do you think Kipling chooses the symbols he does?

Essay Topic 3

Characters are an important part of what makes Kim interesting. Discuss the following:

Thoroughly discuss and analyze Kim. What are his strengths and weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he usually likable? Seldom likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas. Use the same criteria to thoroughly discuss and analyze Ali and Mookerjee.

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