Context Clues/Fig.Language
How does the figurative language in paragraph 11 impact the passage as a whole?
It explains Mowgli’s anger with the children.
It reveals Mowgli does not believe in superstitions.
It illustrates that Mowgli is fearful of living indoors.
It shows the loneliness Mowgli feels living in the village.
It reveals Mowgli does not believe in superstitions.
What is the Climax of the story?
"Better still, talk not when thy elders speak,' Mowgli rose to go." (Lines 14-15)
"He had learned while he was with the wolves to imitate... before dark he had learned the names of many things in the hut." (Lines 4-5)
How, then, shall I believe the tales of ghosts and gods and goblins which he says he has seen?'" (Lines 13-14)
"Then the little children in the village made him very angry... only the knowledge that it was unsportsmanlike to kill little naked cubs kept him from picking them up and breaking them in two." (Lines 7-12)
How, then, shall I believe the tales of ghosts and gods and goblins which he says he has seen?'" (Lines 13-14)
Which quotation suggests the meaning of the phrase Law of the Jungle as it is used in paragraph 5?
“It was not for fun that he had learned while he was with the wolves to imitate the challenge of bucks. . . .” (paragraph 2)
“. . . Mowgli hauled it out by the tail, and helped to stack the pots for their journey to the market. . . .”
(paragraph 7)
“. . . the village headman told Mowgli that he would have to go out with the buffaloes next day, . . .” (paragraph 7)
“Mowgli, who naturally knew something about what they were talking of, . . .” (paragraph 8)
“. . . the village headman told Mowgli that he would have to go out with the buffaloes next day, . . .” (paragraph 7)
Which statement represents a theme of the passage?
Nature is superior to civilization.
Respect should be shown to elders.
Life is an adventure that should be enjoyed.
Conformity to a new situation can be difficult.
Nature is superior to civilization.
He did not know his own strength in the least. In the jungle he knew he was weak compared with the beasts, but in the village people said that he was as strong as a bull.
How does the author’s use of figurative language impact the meaning of the passage?
by showing that Mowgli acts like an animal because he was raised by wolves
by showing that the people in the village think Mowgli is very powerful for someone so young
by suggesting that the people in the village think that Mowgli is forceful and respect what he has to offer
by suggesting that Mowgli left the jungle because the beasts felt he was weak and lacked respect for him
by showing that the people in the village think Mowgli is very powerful for someone so young
Which is a inciting incident that leads to the Climax of the story?
"And Mowgli had not the faintest idea of the difference that caste makes between man and man." (Lines 8-12)
"Buldeo was speechless with surprise for a moment, and the headman stared. 'Oho! It is the jungle brat, is it?' said Buldeo." (Lines 14-15)
"Better still, talk not when thy elders speak,' Mowgli rose to go." (Lines 14-15)
"Mowgli is a young boy who has been raised by wolves. In this scene, he has left the jungle to live in the village of man."
"And Mowgli had not the faintest idea of the difference that caste makes between man and man." (Lines 8-12)
What does Mowgli know that Buldeo does not?
He knows the beast was a moneylender.
He knows the truth about the tale of the tiger.
He knows the cobweb was created by a spider.
He knows the tiger limped because it was injured.
He knows the truth about the tale of the tiger.
Which quotation supports the theme of the story?
“‘What is the good of a man,’ he said to himself at last, ‘if he does not understand man’s talk?’” (paragraph 1)
“It was not for fun that he had learned while he was with the wolves to imitate the challenge of bucks in the jungle. . . .” (paragraph 2)
“Luckily, the Law of the Jungle had taught him to keep his temper, . . .” (paragraph 5)
“He did not know his own strength in the least.” (paragraph 6)
“He did not know his own strength in the least.” (paragraph 6)
What is the meaning of the phrase Law of the Jungle as it is used in paragraph 5?
the leader of the jungle
the jungle where laws are kept
the customs of the jungle animals
a rule book for animals in the jungle
the customs of the jungle animals
What is the conflict of the Jungle Book Passage?
Mowgli was uneasy, because he had never been under a roof before." (Lines 1-2)
"And Mowgli had not the faintest idea of the difference that caste makes between man and man." (Lines 8-12)
. How, then, shall I believe the tales of ghosts and gods and goblins which he says he has seen?'" (Lines 13-14)
Oho! It is the jungle brat, is it?' said Buldeo." (Lines 14-15)
Mowgli was uneasy, because he had never been under a roof before." (Lines 1-2)
Which quotation from the passage suggests what Mowgli knows that Bulled doesn’t?
“Luckily, the Law of the Jungle had taught him to keep his temper, for in the jungle life and food depend on keeping your temper; . . .” (paragraph 5)
“It was the village club, and the headman and the watchman and the barber, who knew all the gossip of the village, and old Buldeo, the village hunter, who had a Tower musket, met and smoked.” (paragraph 7)
“Mowgli . . . had to cover his face not to show that he was laughing, . . .” (paragraph 8)
“Buldeo was speechless with surprise for a moment, and the headman stared.” (paragraph 12)
“Mowgli . . . had to cover his face not to show that he was laughing, . . .” (paragraph 8)
Which incident helps to develop the theme?
"Buldeo was speechless with surprise for a moment, and the headman stared. 'Oho! It is the jungle brat, is it?' said Buldeo." (Lines 14-15)
Buldeo has not said one word of truth concerning the jungle, which is at his very doors. How, then, shall I believe the tales of ghosts and gods and goblins which he says he has seen?'" (Lines 13-14)
"Mowgli is a young boy who has been raised by wolves. In this scene, he has left the jungle to live in the village of man."
"Buldeo was speechless with surprise for a moment, and the headman stared. 'Oho! It is the jungle brat, is it?' said Buldeo." (Lines 14-15)
Buldeo has not said one word of truth concerning the jungle, which is at his very doors. How, then, shall I believe the tales of ghosts and gods and goblins which he says he has seen?'" (Lines 13-14)
Then the little children in the village made him very angry. . . . only the knowledge that it was unsportsmanlike to kill little naked cubs kept him from picking them up and breaking them in two.
What does the author’s metaphor reveal about Mowgli’s feelings toward the little children?
Mowgli feels that the little children are acting immature.
Mowgli feels that the little children are small and unprotected.
Mowgli feels that the little children are angry and a waste of his time.
Mowgli feels that the little children are not playing fairly and are acting like bears.
Mowgli feels that the little children are acting immature.
“What is the good of a man . . . if he does not understand man’s talk? Now I am as silly and dumb as a man would be with us in the jungle. I must speak their talk.”
What do the sentences reveal about Mowgli?
Mowgli feels unhappy, but he is determined to succeed in the village of man.
Mowgli feels helpless living in the village of man and wants to return to the jungle.
Mowgli feels happy living in the village of man and wants to learn man’s language.
Mowgli feels angry, but he tries to learn their language to prove the villagers wrong.
Mowgli feels unhappy, but he is determined to succeed in the village of man.
Which quotation supports the idea that Mowgli works hard to be successful in the village of man?
“It was not for fun that he had learned while he was with the wolves to imitate the challenge of bucks in the jungle and the grunt of the little wild pig.” (paragraph 2)
“‘Remember he can never till now have slept on a bed. If he is indeed sent in the place of our son he will not run away.’” (paragraph 3)
“For three months after that night Mowgli hardly ever left the village gate, he was so busy learning the ways and customs of men.” (paragraph 5)
“In the jungle he knew he was weak compared with the beasts, but in the village people said that he was as strong as a bull.” (paragraph 6)
“For three months after that night Mowgli hardly ever left the village gate, he was so busy learning the ways and customs of men.” (paragraph 5)
What suggests the falling action of the story?
Mowgli's bold statements and the reaction to the villagers.
Mowgli challenging the villagers' superstitious and exaggerated tales about the jungle.
Mowgli's initial discomfort under a roof and his clever observation that he could escape if needed.
Mowgli adjusting to a vastly different environment from the jungle.
Mowgli's bold statements and the reaction to the villagers.
. . . his body was inhabited by the ghost of a wicked, old moneylender, who had died some years ago.
Which word could replace inhabited as it is used in the sentence?
birthed
created
demanded
occupied
occupied
Which event causes Mowgli to reach a revelation about the Men of the Village?
Oho! It is the jungle brat, is it?' said Buldeo." (Lines 14-15)
Buldeo has not said one word of truth concerning the jungle, which is at his very doors. How, then, shall I believe the tales of ghosts and gods and goblins which he says he has seen?'" (Lines 13-14)
"Mowgli was uneasy, because he had never been under a roof before." (Lines 1-2)
"Then the little children in the village made him very angry... only the knowledge that it was unsportsmanlike to kill little naked cubs kept him from picking them up and breaking them in two." (Lines 7-12)
Buldeo has not said one word of truth concerning the jungle, which is at his very doors. How, then, shall I believe the tales of ghosts and gods and goblins which he says he has seen?'" (Lines 13-14)
Which quotation from paragraph 7 explains why Mowgli is chosen over the other villagers to herd the buffalo?
“When the potter’s donkey slipped in the clay pit, Mowgli hauled it out by the tail, . . .”
“. . . Mowgli . . . helped to stack the pots for their journey to the market at Khanhiwara.”
“When the priest scolded him, Mowgli threatened to put him on the donkey too, . . .”
“. . . he went off to a circle that met every evening on a masonry platform. . . .”
“When the priest scolded him, Mowgli threatened to put him on the donkey too, . . .”
What suggests the rising action of the story?
Mowgli's bold statements and the reaction to the villagers.
Mowgli challenging the villagers' superstitious and exaggerated tales about the jungle.
Mowgli's initial discomfort under a roof and his clever observation that he could escape if needed.
Mowgli adjusting to a vastly different environment from the jungle.
Mowgli adjusting to a vastly different environment from the jungle.