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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. Dravot told the narrator that he and Carnehan were just "two" examples of what type of lunatic?
2. At what time of the morning did the narrator take his leave of Dravot and Carnehan?
3. The narrator noticed that Carnehan was feeling what emotion when presenting the contract for the narrator's perusal?
4. The narrator told Darvot and Carnehan that the country to which they were going was "a mass of mountains and peaks and" (16) what?
5. The narrator told Dravot and Carnehan that no one really knew anything about their destination, but he did suggest that they read works by what author?
Short Essay Questions
1. Compare and contrast the narrator with the "huge" (3) man who joins him along the first leg of his journey.
2. Between what two locations is the narrator traveling at the start of the story and at what location does another passenger enter his car?
3. What is the man's plan once the narrator has agreed to deliver his message?
4. In what way does the theme of motherhood and family arise within the conversation between the narrator and the other man?
5. Provide a brief feminist analysis of the text up to this point.
6. How does the theme of appearance versus reality enter the narrative within Carnehan's return?
7. What is ironic about Dravot and Carnehan's choice to escape a particular aspect of society by going elsewhere?
8. With what weapons do Dravot and Carnehan arm themselves as they set out for Kafiristan?
9. Give an example of Kipling's use of physical space to create humor.
10. What is the Existential viewpoint set forth in the epigraph?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
Discuss how and why Kipling uses satire in three different scenes in his short story entitled "The Man Who Would Be King."
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