9th Grade Reading Comprehension - Excerpt from Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'
8 Questions
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Select two sentences that best reveal the central ideas presented in the text.
2
Which detail from the text best supports the inference that Mowgli's jungle instincts influenced his initial reaction to the human hut?
3
What does the second paragraph uncover about Messua's feelings towards Mowgli in the text?
4
The author uses a word or phrase that means 'stonework' in the text.
5
How does the dialogue between Mowgli and Gray Brother add to the understanding of Mowgli's internal conflict?
6
PART A: How does Mowgli's approach to learning human language reflect his background?
7
PART B: Which sentence from the text best supports your answer in Part A?
8
What conclusion can be drawn about Mowgli’s relationship with Gray Brother?