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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. What happens when Tarzan tries to use his bow in Chapter 11?

2. What happens when Jane goes outside to meet Tarzan?

3. What worries Kala about her white ape baby?

4. Why does Tarzan decide to return to the village in Chapter 11?

5. In Chapter 9, who does Tarzan ride?

Short Essay Questions

1. What breaks the peace around the area of Tarzan’s ape tribe in Chapter 9?

2. What does Tarzan do in Kulonga’s hut in the village and how do the villagers react?

3. How does Tarzan kill a gorilla, how does the gorilla injure Tarzan and how does Tarzan recover?

4. What does Tarzan see in Chapter 13 when he returns to the cabin from getting clothing?

5. How does Tarzan become King of the Apes?

6. In Chapter 3, what happens when the ship reaches land and what do the Greystokes do immediately?

7. How does Tarzan feel about the men who have come to the cabin?

8. How do Tarzan and Clayton get back to the cabin fast when they hear a gunshot?

9. What does Lord Greystoke witness on the ship and what does Black Michael say is to be his fate?

10. How and why does Tarzan kill Tublet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tarzan is raised among a group of apes who are overwhelmingly superior to him physically. Discuss at least three ways in which Tarzan overcomes his physical limitations in his ape tribe. Use examples from the book to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

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

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 Tarzan of the Apes help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Tarzan of the Apes? Why or why not. Use examples from Tarzan of the Apes and your own life to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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 Tarzan of the Apes, 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.

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