Rikki Tikki Tavi Quiz

What is the primary setting of "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"?

• A bustling city in India

• A quiet suburban neighborhood

• A bungalow in colonial India

• A dense jungle far from human habitation

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Why does Rikki-Tikki-Tavi protect the family and their garden?

• He wants to be rewarded with food.

• He feels it is his duty as a mongoose to fight snakes.

• He is naturally aggressive and likes to fight.

• The family asks him to protect them.

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What motivates Nag and Nagaina to confront Rikki-Tikki-Tavi?

• They want to take over the garden as their own territory.

• They are hungry and looking for food.

• They want to protect their eggs and ensure their children's safety.

• They are bored and looking for entertainment.

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How does the setting contribute to the conflict in "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"?

• The dense jungle nearby provides many hiding spots for Nag and Nagaina.

• The bungalow and garden provide a confined space where encounters are inevitable.

• The setting does not significantly contribute to the conflict.

• The urban setting makes it difficult for Rikki-Tikki-Tavi to navigate.

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What theme is most evident through Rikki-Tikki-Tavi's actions and motivations?

• The importance of family

• The struggle between good and evil

• The value of bravery and loyalty

• The unpredictability of nature

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How do Rikki-Tikki-Tavi's characteristics compare to those of Nag and Nagaina?

• Rikki is cunning and aggressive, while Nag and Nagaina are timid and defensive.

• Rikki is brave and loyal, while Nag and Nagaina are portrayed as malevolent and vengeful.

• Rikki, Nag, and Nagaina all share a strong sense of duty to protect their territory.

• Rikki is portrayed as reckless, while Nag and Nagaina are cautious and strategic.

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What event marks the climax of "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"?

• Rikki-Tikki-Tavi's first encounter with Nag and Nagaina

• The flood that threatens the garden and bungalow

• Rikki-Tikki-Tavi's battle with Nagaina to protect the family

• The discovery of Nagaina's eggs in the garden

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What message does "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" convey about the natural world?

• It is a peaceful, harmonious place.

• It is full of danger and conflict, but individuals can make a difference.

• It is unpredictable and best avoided.

• It operates independently of human concerns and actions.

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