Rikki Tikki

Which statement best describes Rikki-tikki's character?

• He is cautious and selfish

• He is fierce and bloodthirsty

• He is brave and loyal

• He is loving and shy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The central conflict in "Rikki-tikki-tavi" is between

• The English family and the snakes

• Darzee and the cobras

• Rikki-tikki and the cobras

• Rikki-tikki and Karait

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Rikki-tikki hunts down Nagaina mainly because

• she plans to attack Teddy.

• he is still hungry.

• he will not be satisfied until every cobra in the garden has been killed.

• he wants to prove himself to the family because the family has been good to him.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the name of the human boy Rikki protects?

• Teddy

• Tommy

• Timmy

• Todd

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What does the conflict between Rikki Tikki Tavi and Nag symbolize?

• The clash between youth and experience

• The eternal struggle between good and evil

• The difficulties of adapting to a new environment

• The competition for resources in nature

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the story suggest about the importance of community and alliances?

• They are essential for overcoming challenges.

• They complicate situations and create conflict.

• They have little to no impact on personal growth.

• They are only beneficial in peaceful times.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When Teddy’s family first finds the young mongoose, Rikki-tikki is...

• wounded from battling Nag in the garden

• too young to even feed himself properly

• tired from the long journey he has made to their home

• nearly dead after having survived a flood

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

At the beginning of "Rikki-tikki-tavi," which characteristic does Rikki-tikki display as he runs around the bungalow?

• greed

• bravery

• curiosity

• laziness

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

After Rikki-tikki kills Karait, how does he feel?

• confident

• anxious

• jealous

• hungry

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why do Nag and Nagaina want to do away with the entire English family?

• They resent the English as conquerors of their land.

• They believe that once the family is gone, Rikki-tikki will leave and they will be safe.

• They know how much Rikki-tikki loves the English family and hope to break his spirit.

• They hope to deprive Rikki-tikki of his main source food.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10