Rikki Tikki Tavi Vocab

Valiant - The valiant Rikki caught him by the head and held fast

• very angry

• very brave, courageous

• an advantage such as a firm hold

• to burn lightly

What does the word 'valiant' mean in the context of 'Rikki Tikki Tavi'?

• very angry

• very brave, courageous

• an advantage such as a firm hold

• to burn lightly

In 'Rikki Tikki Tavi', what does the word 'cunning' mean?

• clever and deceitful

• brave and strong

• loud and noisy

• calm and peaceful

What is the meaning of 'savage' as used in 'Rikki Tikki Tavi'?

• wild and fierce

• gentle and kind

• quiet and reserved

• happy and joyful

In the story, what does 'resolute' mean?

• determined and unwavering

• confused and lost

• happy and content

• angry and upset

What does 'battered' mean in the context of 'Rikki Tikki Tavi'?

• beaten and damaged

• new and shiny

• clean and tidy

• small and insignificant

What is the meaning of 'scuttle' in 'Rikki Tikki Tavi'?

• to move quickly with short steps

• to sing loudly

• to sleep deeply

• to eat slowly

In 'Rikki Tikki Tavi', what does 'fledgling' mean?

• a young bird

• an old tree

• a small insect

• a large animal

What does 'mournful' mean in the story 'Rikki Tikki Tavi'?

• sad and sorrowful

• happy and joyful

• angry and resentful

• excited and thrilled

In 'Rikki Tikki Tavi', what does 'slink' mean?

• to move quietly and secretly

• to jump up and down

• to shout loudly

• to laugh heartily