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"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Ripyard Kipling

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the setting of the story "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"?

a)

In India during the late 1800's.

b)

In Australia during the late 1800's.

c)

In the United States of America in the late 1800's.

d)

In Africa during the late 1800's.

2.

Who is the protagonist in the story?

a)

Nag

b)

Nagina

c)

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

d)

Teddy

3.

In what point of view (perspective) is this story told?

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

d)

Third Person-Omniscient

4.

Who is the antagonist of the story?

a)

Nag and Nagaina

b)

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

c)

Teddy

d)

Karait

5.

Which conflict is NOT a type of conflict?

a)

Internal-Person vs. Self

b)

External Person vs. Person

c)

External Person vs. Nature

d)

Internal- Person vs. World

6.

What is the MAIN conflict (problem)?

a)

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi kills Nag and Nagaina and all animals are happy.

b)

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi gets separated from parents by a flood.

c)

Nag and Nagaina want to own the garden for themselves.

d)

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is good friends with Nag and Nagaina.

7.

What is the INTERNAL type of conflict?

a)

Person vs. Self

b)

Person vs Society.

c)

Person vs. Nature

d)

Person vs. Person

8.

What part does Darzee's wife play in the PLOT of the story?

a)

Darzee's wife helped Nag and Nagaina to escape.

b)

Darzee's wife planned a way to distract Nagaina so Rikki-Tikki-Tavi could in and get Nagaina.

c)

Darzee's wife didn't like Rikki-Tikki-Tavi so she didn't do anything.

d)

Darzee's wife didn't know anything about the plan.

9.

What characteristics help Rikki-Tikki-Tavi DEFEAT the snakes Nag and Nagaina?

a)

Scared and helpless

b)

Brave, determined and confident

c)

Cocky and arrogant

d)

Weak and slow

10.

What is the theme of the story?

a)

Give up when you are scared.

b)

Be brave, loyal and confident no matter what the circumstances are in life.

c)

When someone is stronger than you, walk away.

d)

When times are tough, tell your parents so they can help.

11.

What is the Climax (turning point) of the story?

a)

When Nag tries to bite Teddy, and Rikki-Tikki-Tavi intervenes (gets involved).

b)

When Rikki-Tikki-Tavi floats down the water due to the flood.

c)

India in the 1800's and Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, Nag, Nagaina and Teddy.

d)

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi overhearing Nag planning to kill Teddy and his family.

12.

Why does Rikki-Tikki-Tavi save Teddy's life?

a)

Because Teddy and Rikki-Tikki-Tavi have created a friendship/bond.

b)

Because Rikki-Tikki-Tavi was told to do so.

c)

Because Teddy asked Rikki-Tikki-Tavi to save him.

d)

Because Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Teddy aren't getting along.

13.

What is the Resolution of the story?

a)

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi becomes a legend and protects the garden from future dangers.

b)

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi was not successful in defeating the cobras.

c)

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi reappears from the snake hole.

d)

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi meets Nag and fights Nagaina then fights and kills Karait.

14.

Who are the main characters of the story?

a)

Animals

b)

Adults

c)

Young children

d)

Reptiles

15.

What type of conflict happens at the beginning of the story when Rikki-Tikki-Tavi's burrow floods and he is washed out of his home?

a)

Person vs. Nature

b)

Person vs. Society

c)

Person vs. Person

d)

Person vs. Self

16.

What is a bungalow?

a)

A tent

b)

A small house

c)

An apartment

d)

A hotel

17.

What type of conflict is the great fight between Nag and Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, which ended in Nag's death?

a)

Person vs. Self

b)

Person vs. Person

c)

Person vs. Nature

d)

Person vs. Society

18.

What type of conflict is the fight between Nagaina and Rikki-Tikki-Tavi at the end of the story?

a)

Person vs. Nature

b)

Person vs. Society

c)

Person vs. Selft

d)

Person vs. Person

19.

Which characters is Rikki-Tikki-Tavi's friend?

a)

Nag

b)

Nagaina

c)

Teddy

d)

Karait

20.

What does the word in the story VALIANT mean?

a)

Brave

b)

Weak

c)

Scared

d)

Shy