Rikki Tikki Tavi Vocab

Rikki Tikki Tavi ______________, or run hurriedly with short quick steps through the long grass.

• crawled

• creeped

• swayed

• scuttled

What does the word 'valiant' mean in the context of Rikki Tikki Tavi?

• Brave

• Cowardly

• Lazy

• Timid

In the story, Rikki Tikki Tavi is described as 'cunning.' What does 'cunning' mean?

• Sly and clever

• Strong and powerful

• Slow and steady

• Loud and noisy

Which word best describes Rikki Tikki Tavi's movement when he is 'darting' around?

• Slow

• Graceful

• Quick

• Clumsy

What is the meaning of 'revive' as used in Rikki Tikki Tavi?

• To bring back to life

• To destroy

• To hide

• To confuse

In the context of the story, what does 'savage' mean?

• Gentle

• Fierce

• Calm

• Friendly

What does 'mournful' mean in the sentence: 'The mournful cry of the bird echoed through the garden'?

• Joyful

• Sad

• Angry

• Excited

What is the meaning of 'battered' as used in the story?

• New

• Damaged

• Clean

• Shiny

In Rikki Tikki Tavi, what does 'slink' mean?

• To move stealthily

• To jump high

• To run fast

• To fly away

What does 'fledgling' refer to in the story?

• An old bird

• A young bird

• A large bird

• A small insect