Reading comprehension. Chapters 1-2 The Jungle Book

What is the name of the wolf who found Mowgli?

• Akela

• Father Wolf

• Baloo

Why do the wolves dislike Tabaqui, the jackal?

• Because he is very strong.

• Because he causes trouble and tells bad stories.

• Because he hunts for food.

What does Shere Khan want to do with Mowgli?

• Keep him as his cub.

• Eat him.

• Teach him how to hunt.

Who is Bagheera?

• A wolf leader

• A black panther

• A big brown bear

What does Baloo teach Mowgli?

• How to fight Shere Khan.

• How to climb trees.

• How to speak the language of the Jungle-People.

Why does Baloo say Mowgli will be safe in the jungle?

• Because he learns the Master-Words.

• Because he is stronger than Shere Khan.

• Because he is the only human living in the jungle.

Match the following characters with their roles in the story.

• A human raised by wolves.

• Baloo

• Teaches the Law of the Jungle.

• Mowgli

• A black panther who helps Mowgli.

• Bagheera

• Wants to kill Mowgli.

• Shere Khan

Put the events in the correct order:

• The wolves decide to keep him.

• Baloo teaches Mowgli the Master-Words.

• Mowgli is found by the wolves.

• The Bandar-log carried Mowgli throught the Jungle.

Mowgli is different from the other animals because he is a human (a)   cub.

Why do you think Mowgli trusts the wolves more than Shere Khan?