Jungle Book: Worksheets | PDF | Bagheera | Shere Khan - Free Printable

Okay, let’s work through these questions step by step. I’ll answer each one based on the story “The Jungle Book” by Rudyard Kipling.

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Chapter 1

Question 1: What did Mother and Father Wolf name the baby that crawled into their cave?

In the story, when the wolf parents find a human baby in their cave, they decide to keep him. They give him a name that sounds like something a wolf might say — it’s easy to say and fits with jungle sounds. The name is Mowgli.

✔ Final Answer for Q1: Mowgli

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Question 2: Why do you think they called him “Little Frog”?

This is a nickname, not his real name. In the story, the baby was small, quiet, and didn’t cry much — kind of like a little frog sitting still. Also, frogs are found near water and swamps, which is where the wolves live. So calling him “Little Frog” was a cute, descriptive name that fit how he looked and acted when he first arrived.

✔ Final Answer for Q2: Because he was small, quiet, and reminded them of a little frog.

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Question 3: Why did Sher Khan want to kill Mowgli?

Sher Khan is a tiger who hates humans. He thinks humans are weak and dangerous to animals. Also, he’s lazy and likes to hunt alone — he doesn’t want any competition or trouble. When he finds out there’s a human baby in the jungle, he wants to kill him because he believes humans will bring problems to the animals. Plus, he’s just mean and powerful, so he uses fear to control others.

✔ Final Answer for Q3: Because Sher Khan hates humans and thought Mowgli would cause trouble for the animals.

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Question 4: Why don’t the wolves like Sher Khan?

The wolves don’t like Sher Khan because he’s cruel, selfish, and breaks the rules of the jungle. He hunts when he’s not supposed to, scares other animals, and doesn’t respect the Law of the Jungle. He also tries to bully the pack and even threatens the wolf cubs. The wolves value teamwork and fairness, but Sher Khan only cares about himself.

✔ Final Answer for Q4: Because he’s cruel, breaks jungle rules, and bullies other animals.

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Chapter 2

Question 1: Who promised to teach Mowgli the “Law of the Jungle”?

After Mowgli is accepted by the wolf pack, someone steps up to make sure he learns how to live safely in the jungle. That person is Baloo, the bear. He’s wise, patient, and knows all the rules of the jungle. He agrees to teach Mowgli so he can survive and be part of the pack.

✔ Final Answer for Q1: Baloo

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Question 2: What price did Bagheera pay to allow Mowgli to stay with the pack?

Bagheera is a black panther who cares about Mowgli. To convince the wolf pack to let Mowgli stay, he offers something valuable — a freshly killed bull. This is a big gift because food is important in the jungle. By giving this, Bagheera shows he’s serious and willing to sacrifice for Mowgli’s safety.

✔ Final Answer for Q2: A freshly killed bull

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Question 3: Why do you think Mowgli was not afraid to be with the wolves and panthers?

Mowgli wasn’t afraid because he grew up thinking he was one of them. He didn’t know he was human — he thought he was a wolf cub. He trusted Baloo and Bagheera, who were kind and protective. Also, he felt safe because the wolves accepted him as family. He didn’t understand danger yet — he just knew love and belonging.

✔ Final Answer for Q3: Because he thought he was a wolf, trusted his friends, and felt safe with them.

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Final Answer:
Chapter 1:
1. Mowgli
2. Because he was small, quiet, and reminded them of a little frog.
3. Because Sher Khan hates humans and thought Mowgli would cause trouble for the animals.
4. Because he’s cruel, breaks jungle rules, and bullies other animals.

Chapter 2:
1. Baloo
2. A freshly killed bull
3. Because he thought he was a wolf, trusted his friends, and felt safe with them.