Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Quiz

Which of the following happens in the opening, or exposition, of the story?

• Rikki-tikki-tavi fought the great Nag, a garden cobra.

• Rikki-tikki-tavi receives information from Chuchundra about Nag.

• Rikki-tikki-tavi is washed out of his burrow during a flood.

• Rikki-tikki-tavi discusses the snakes with Darzee.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

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CCSS.RL.2.3

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CCSS.RL.4.4

“He was a mongoose, rather like a little cat in his fur and tail, but quite like a weasel in his head and his habits.” The quote is an example of which type of figurative language?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why is it difficult to frighten a mongoose?

• They are strong.

• They are large.

• They are curious.

• They are hungry.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

How does Teddy’s mother initially react to Rikki-tikki-tavi?

• Apprehensive

• Admiring

• Condescending

• Terrified

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How does Rikki-tikki-tavi spend the majority of his time when he first arrives?

• Sleeping

• Eating

• Exploring

• Hunting

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

“If a snake came into the nursery now—” The above quote is an example of which of the following?

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

• Hyperbole

• Symbolism

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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

Why does Rikki-tikki-tavi MAINLY treat the family kindly?

• He appreciates them saving him.

• He wants to be their house mongoose.

• He wants them to feed him.

• He wants them to make him their pet.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5