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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. Most of the newspaper was what, according to the narrator?
2. Dravot said that it was not worth getting to know the names of what?
3. Who was said to be "calling down brimstone upon the British Dominions" (11)?
4. What objects of Carnehan's were filling "half the room" (15) in the newspaper office?
5. What was the Backwoodsman?
Short Essay Questions
1. Give an example of Kipling's use of physical space to create humor.
2. In what two ways does the narrator describe a typical person belonging to the class of "Loafer" (4)?
3. In what way does the theme of motherhood and family arise within the conversation between the narrator and the other man?
4. The narrator states that "Native States were created by Providence" (8) for what three reasons?
5. How does the theme of appearance versus reality enter the narrative within Carnehan's return?
6. What is the Existential viewpoint set forth in the epigraph?
7. The man asks the narrator to "come out of Central India in time to catch" (5) his friend in what location?
8. What is the tenet of the "Contrack" (17) between Dravot and Carnehan focusing on vices??
9. With what weapons do Dravot and Carnehan arm themselves as they set out for Kafiristan?
10. In what way does the theme of ambition arise within the scene in the newspaper office when the narrator, Carnehan, and Dravot meet together?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explicate the theme of collectivism within Kipling's story "The Man Who Would Be King." What is Kipling’s message regarding the importance of teamwork and how do you know?
Essay Topic 2
Trace the characterization arc of Dravot’s character over the course of the story. Discuss whether Dravot is a round or flat character and whether he is a static or dynamic character.
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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