Question

Part A
The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
What is the meaning of the phrase "Law of the Jungle" as 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

Part B
Which quotation from the passage supports the answer to Part A?
• "It was not for fun that he had learned while he was with the wolves to imitate the challenge of the bucks...." (paragraph 2)
• .. Mowgli hauled it out by the tail, and helped to stack the pots for their journey to the maґket..••
" (paragraph 7)
• ... the village head-man 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)

Answers

Answered by GPT-4o mini
**Part A**
The meaning of the phrase "Law of the Jungle" as used in paragraph 5 is best described as **the customs of the jungle animals.** This phrase typically refers to the unwritten rules and behaviors that govern the interactions and survival of animals in the wild.

**Part B**
The quotation from the passage that supports the answer to Part A is:
• "Mowgli, who naturally knew something about what they were talking of...." (paragraph 8)

This quotation suggests that Mowgli has a familiarity with the customs and unspoken rules of the jungle, which aligns with the interpretation of "Law of the Jungle" as the customs of the jungle animals.

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