Jungle Book Cumulative Test Practice
What lesson can be gained from Shere Khan's death?
Although Shere Khan threatens Mowgli throughout his young life, the tiger's arrogance and laziness prevent him from carrying out his threats.
As Billy the mule states, "All you have to do is to obey the man at your head and ask no questions." Why is this statement central to the story?
Although the animals take turns bragging abou what they do best and fear the least, they each understand that regardless of how they feel, they must follow orders.
What is significant about the closing lines of the story?
Amir of Afghanistan is told that "there is an order, and they obeyed." The closing lines of the story reiterate the characters' earlier beliefs about humans and animals and how they are driven to follow orders and obey
What do Mowgli's final words in this section suggest?(when he's saying goodbye to mother and father wolf)
As he's saying goodbye to Mother and Father Wolf. he tells them to never forget him. He adds that the next time he will see them will be to lay out Shere Khan's hide upon the Council Rock. That's important bc it suggests that Mowgli plans to return to face Shere Khan
What is the significance of the conversation between Bagheera and Mowgli?
Bagheera warns Mowgli about Shere Khan's desire to kill him and the other wolves resistance to bringing a human into their pack. Bagheera knows Mowgli's time in the jungle is limited, and when Akela is unable to catch his prey, Mowgli will have to defend himself against Shere Khan and return to the man village
Why is Big Toomai so critical of Little Toomai's work?
Big Toomai does not want Peterson Sahib to take his sone away to hunt with him and his crew. He knows it is dangerous work and wants his son to stay with him and learn to be a driver
How do Rikki tikki's actions foreshadow the conclusion of the story?
From the beginning of the story, Rikki tikki demonstrates his courage and cleverness. He relies on his instincts to save himself and his family, and it's clear he won't stop til the garden is completely safe.
Why does Kotick go out on his own to find Sea Cow?
He is determined to find a safer place for the seals. The walrus tells Kotick that someone named Sea Cow knows of a remote island that is safe from men, so Kotick swims off to find him
Why is it significant that Shere Khan has moved his hunting grounds?
He moved to where Mother and Father Wolf live, and it's against the Law of the Jungle, which states that a predator like him has no right to change without warning
How does Mowgli adapt in the Man Village?
He realizes that he has to learn Man's ways so as to be accepted by the villagers as a man. He wears clothing, learns about money and eats their food
From what point of view did Kipling write "Her majesty's servants"?
It's narrated by a human, using the first person point of view
What does the poem at the end of the section suggest about the Bandar-log?
It's some kind of song that monkeys sing. It suggests they know many beautiful things and possess great ambitions. However, it suggests they lack the focus or work ethic to make their dreams become a reality
From what point of view did Kipling write "the White Seal"?
It's told from the first person point of view by an unnamed narrator. A bird named Limmershin tells Kotick's story to the narrator
What is the irony in how Kotick convinces the other seals to move to the new beach?
Kotick spends most of his life searching for a beach "where no men come" in order to prevent the seals from being clubbed and skinned. Then he uses violence to get the seals there and his white fur is stained red with blood.
being in operation
active
a forward movement
advance
one that is not in its time period
anachronism
a feeling of surprise; amazement or disbelief
astonishment
a lack of courage; shameful fear
cowardice
to shame or dishonor
disgrace
What does the Law of the Jungle have to say about the interaction of man and beasts?
forbids the hunting and killing Man, except when it is done for the purpose of showing children how to hunt and kill
to follow orders, to do what one is told
obey
What does Mowgli come to realize at the end of the fable?
That in order to keep himself and others safe from harm, he must accept the responsibility that accompanies learning and upholding the Law of the Jungle
What role does instinct play in the story?
The animals do what they must to survive. Rikki tikki attacks and kills the snakes; the snakes protect their young from predators like the mongoose
How do men respond to Kotick's presence?
The men are afraid of Kotick and fear that he may be the ghost of a dead man.
Why do Peterson Sahib's men laugh when Peterson tells Little Toomai he can go into the Keddah once he's seen the elephant dance?
When Peterson Sahib says this, the men believe that Little Toomai will never see the elephants dance. To them, the elephants dance is a legend because no man has ever seen it
According to Rikki tikki, what is the mongoose family motto? How does it apply to Rikki tikki?
"Run and find out". Rikki tikki is curious and busy exploring through the story. That motto make his fearless
How is Rikki tikki treated after his encounter with Karait the snake?
After he kills the snake, his adopted family praises him as a hero.
How is Little Toomai treated differently at the end of the story?
After seeing the elephants dance, Little Toomai is renamed Toomai of the Elephants as was his great grandfather. the men who had previously dismissed him are now in awe of him
How does Mowgli come to be accepted into the Seeonee Wolf Pack?
Mother and Father Wolf bring Mowgli before the Pack Council to be inspected by the other wolves. When some wolves question why a man cub should be accepted into the pack, Baloo and Bagheera speak up for him
How does Mowgli feel about his lessons?
Mowgli is tired of repeating his lessons to Baloo and becomes upset when he is punished for being forgetful
How does Mowgli plan to defeat Shere Khan? How does this plan indicate that he is growing up?
Mowgli plans to split a herd of buffalo in half in order to corner a sleeping Shere Khan in the ravine with the intention of killing him in the stampede. his use of resources, his leadership and desire for revenge demonstrate his growth and how he is capable of surviving on his own
Why does Mowgli find Buldeo's stories funny?
Mowgli tries not to laugh out loud as Buldeo tells the story of how the "ghost tiger" became lame. Mowgli knows that Shere Khan was born that way, but Buldeo fictionalizes the truth and states that the ghost of the moneylender with a limp inhabited the tiger's body.
What roles do the snake Kaa and Rann the Kite play in this story?
Mowgli uses what he has learned to instruct Rann the Kite to tell Baloo and Bagheera of his whereabouts. Baloo and Bagheera use the Master Words and Law of the Jungle to enlist the help of Kaa to rescue Mowgli
Which animals are disturbed by the stampede? What do they discuss?
Mules, camels, a cavalry charger, a pair of bullocks, and an elephant are all disturbed by the camels' stampede through the camp.
How did Radha Pyari influence Kala Nag?
Radha Pyari was Kala Nag's mother and she told him that "elephants who were afraid always got hurt." After hearing this, Kala Nag gave up being afraid.
In what ways is Kotick different from his father and the other seals on Novastoshnah Beach?
Sea Catch fights and follows the rules of the Beach exactly as he has done his entire life. In contrast, Kotick questions why things exist as they do
What fears do the different animals share?
They are all afraid of two common things: 1) an elephant's loud trumpeting and 2) blood
What motivates Nag and Nagaina to go after Rikki tikki and the British family during the evening?
They are expecting their eggs to hatch soon and they don't feel safe with Rikki tikki around. They also know that Rikki tikki will not leave unless the family is gone
Why are the Bandar-log interested in Mowgli?
They see that Mowgli has skills that no other animals in the jungle possess. They think Mowgli would be useful to them and that his knowledge could help them become wiser and more powerful
What does the opening poem suggest about Kala Nag and the other elephants in captivity?
They will never forget that they were once wild, free, and masterless.
Why does Gray Wolf visit Mowgli at the village?
To warn him that Shere Kan intends to kill him. He also says that Mowgli could be cast out of the Man village just as easily as he was cast out of the wolf pack
an army unit smaller than a division
regiment
infrequent or rare, referring to an event
seldom
