Exploring Rikki-Tikki-Tavi: A Classic Tale

What was the initial reaction of the small boy when he found Rikki-Tikki?

• He was scared and ran away.

• He thought Rikki-Tikki was dead and wanted to have a funeral.

• He tried to feed him immediately.

• He wanted to keep him as a pet.

What is the motto of the Mongoose family?

• Stay and defend.

• Run and find out.

• Run and hide.

• Fight and conquer.

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How did Rikki-Tikki react when he first encountered Nag?

• He immediately attacked Nag.

• He ran away in fear.

• He was momentarily afraid but then prepared to fight.

• He tried to make friends with Nag.

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What did Rikki-Tikki do to Karait?

• He ignored him.

• He killed him after a fierce battle.

• He befriended him.

• He ran away from him.

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Why did Rikki-Tikki not eat Karait after killing him?

• He was not hungry.

• He wanted to keep his strength and quickness.

• He was afraid of being poisoned.

• He was interrupted by Teddy's father.

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What was Rikki-Tikki's plan to deal with Nagaina?

• To attack her directly.

• To destroy her eggs and lure her away.

• To seek help from other animals.

• To wait for her to come to him.

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How did Darzee's wife help Rikki-Tikki?

• By distracting Nagaina with a broken wing act.

• By calling for help.

• By fighting Nagaina directly.

• By hiding Rikki-Tikki.

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What did Rikki-Tikki do with Nagaina's eggs?

• He ate them.

• He hid them.

• He destroyed them.

• He gave them to Darzee.

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What was the final outcome of Rikki-Tikki's battle with Nagaina?

• Nagaina surrendered.

• Rikki-Tikki was injured.

• Rikki-Tikki killed Nagaina.

• Nagaina escaped.

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How did the family react to Rikki-Tikki's victory?

• They were indifferent.

• They were scared of him.

• They celebrated and praised him.

• They decided to release him back into the wild.

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