Exploring the Adventures of Rikki Tikki Tavi

What is the main theme introduced at the beginning of the story?

• The dangers of the garden

• The family dynamics in the bungalow

• The bravery of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

• The curiosity of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

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How does Rikki-Tikki-Tavi first arrive at the bungalow?

• He is found by a small boy in the garden

• He wanders in from the forest

• He is brought in by a hunter

• He is given as a gift to the family

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What is Rikki-Tikki-Tavi's initial reaction to the house?

• He is scared and hides

• He is curious and explores

• He tries to escape

• He immediately befriends the family

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Who are the first creatures Rikki-Tikki-Tavi encounters in the garden?

• The family dog

• The tailorbird and the muskrat

• A group of frogs

• The cobras Nag and Nagaina

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What is the significance of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi's tail fluffing up?

• It indicates he is ready to fight

• It means he is happy

• It shows he is scared

• It shows he is tired

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How does Rikki-Tikki-Tavi gain confidence in his abilities?

• By successfully escaping a cobra's strike

• By eating a special herb

• By receiving praise from the family

• By finding a safe hiding spot

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What strategy does Rikki-Tikki-Tavi use to defeat Nagaina?

• He attacks her eggs

• He lures her away from the house

• He sets a trap for her

• He calls for help from other animals

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Why does Rikki-Tikki-Tavi destroy Nagaina's eggs?

• To prevent more cobras from hatching

• To distract Nagaina

• To make Nagaina angry

• To impress the family

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What is the outcome of the final battle between Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Nagaina?

• Nagaina is killed

• Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is injured

• Nagaina escapes

• The family is forced to leave the bungalow

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How does the family react to Rikki-Tikki-Tavi's actions?

• They are grateful and praise him

• They are scared of him

• They decide to release him back into the wild

• They ignore him

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