Rikki-tikki-tavi Review Questions

Front

What is the term for a force working against the main character in a story?

Back

antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

What does the word 'draggled' mean?

Back

(adj.) wet and dirty

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does it indicate about Rikki-tikki when he feels pleased to escape a blow from behind?

Back

He is proud.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Front

What does the idiom 'eaten up from nose to tail with curiosity' mean in relation to Rikki-tikki?

Back

Rikki-tikki is extremely inquisitive and eager to explore.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

Front

What does 'mourning' refer to?

Back

(adj.) feeling sorrow for the death of a loved one.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Front

What is the main character of 'Rikki-tikki-tavi'?

Back

Rikki-tikki, a mongoose.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

Front

What is the role of the protagonist in a story?

Back

The protagonist is the main character around whom the story revolves.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

What is the significance of the setting in 'Rikki-tikki-tavi'?

Back

The setting influences the characters' actions and the plot's development.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Front

How does Rikki-tikki demonstrate bravery in the story?

Back

By confronting and fighting the snakes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the theme of courage in 'Rikki-tikki-tavi'?

Back

The theme highlights the importance of bravery in overcoming challenges.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.5.9