Rikki Tikki Tavi: An Exploration of the First 256 Lines

What is the primary setting of the first 256 lines in "Rikki Tikki Tavi"?

• A bustling city in India

• A quiet garden in England

• A lush garden in India

• A dense jungle in Africa

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who is Rikki Tikki Tavi?

• A young mongoose

• A brave child

• A cunning snake

• A wise bird

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What event leads to Rikki Tikki Tavi being washed away to the garden?

• A fight with another mongoose

• A summer flood

• Being chased by a predator

• An exploration gone wrong

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the family react upon finding Rikki Tikki Tavi?

• They are scared and chase him away.

• They are indifferent and ignore him.

• They are curious but cautious.

• They are compassionate and decide to take care of him.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is Rikki Tikki Tavi's attitude towards his new environment?

• Fearful and hesitant

• Curious and exploratory

• Aggressive and territorial

• Indifferent and uninterested

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which character is introduced as a potential antagonist early in the story?

• Darzee, the tailorbird

• Chuchundra, the muskrat

• Nag, the cobra

• Teddy, the young boy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What theme is hinted at through Rikki Tikki Tavi's determination to explore the garden?

• The importance of family

• The struggle for survival

• The value of curiosity and courage

• The inevitability of conflict

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the narrative perspective enhance the story's plot development?

• By providing multiple viewpoints

• By focusing solely on Rikki Tikki Tavi's thoughts

• By including the thoughts of all characters

• By limiting the perspective to the human characters

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does Rikki Tikki Tavi's interaction with other characters reveal about his personality?

• He is timid and easily frightened.

• He is aggressive and unfriendly.

• He is sociable and curious.

• He is indifferent and aloof.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which literary device is prominently used to describe the garden's environment?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3