Exploring Rikki Tikki Tavi's Depths

Analyze the character of Rikki-tikki-tavi. Which of the following traits best describes him?

• Cowardly

• Brave

• Lazy

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the primary theme of "Rikki-tikki-tavi"?

• The importance of friendship

• The struggle between good and evil

• The value of hard work

• The power of knowledge

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Summarize the plot of "Rikki-tikki-tavi" in one sentence.

• A mongoose befriends a family and helps them with their chores.

• A mongoose protects a family from dangerous snakes.

• A mongoose learns to live in the wild.

• A mongoose becomes friends with a snake.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Identify the figurative language used in the following sentence from the story: "Rikki-tikki-tavi's eyes were like hot coals."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What does the word "valiant" mean in the context of the story?

• Cowardly

• Brave

• Lazy

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Based on the story, what can you infer about the relationship between Rikki-tikki-tavi and the family?

• They are indifferent to each other.

• They are enemies.

• They have a mutual bond of protection and care.

• They are competitors.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Rikki-tikki-tavi's character develop throughout the story?

• He becomes more fearful.

• He becomes more confident and protective.

• He becomes more lazy.

• He becomes more indifferent.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What evidence from the text supports the theme of courage?

• Rikki-tikki-tavi runs away from the snakes.

• Rikki-tikki-tavi confronts and fights the snakes.

• Rikki-tikki-tavi ignores the snakes.

• Rikki-tikki-tavi befriends the snakes.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which event in the story best illustrates the theme of good versus evil?

• Rikki-tikki-tavi playing in the garden.

• Rikki-tikki-tavi's battle with Nag and Nagaina.

• Rikki-tikki-tavi sleeping in the house.

• Rikki-tikki-tavi eating breakfast.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the significance of the setting in "Rikki-tikki-tavi"?

• It provides a peaceful backdrop for the story.

• It creates a dangerous environment that heightens the tension.

• It is irrelevant to the story.

• It is a magical place that grants Rikki-tikki-tavi special powers.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3