Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Quiz

Part A:

How does Rikki-Tikki-Tavi demonstrate bravery in the story?

• He runs away when danger approaches.

• He fights the cobras to protect the family.

• He hides in the house to stay safe.

• He tricks the cobras into leaving the garden.

Part B

What does this reveal about his character?

• He is cautious and avoids confrontation.

• He is quick to act and determined to protect others.

• He is weak and unsure of himself.

• He prefers to follow others and does not make decisions.

What role does trust play in the relationship between Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and the humans?

• The humans do not trust Rikki-Tikki.

• The humans trust Rikki-Tikki to protect them, and he acts as their defender.

• Rikki-Tikki does not trust the humans and stays away from them.

• The humans trust Rikki-Tikki but don’t let him protect them.

Match the following effects with their impact on the story.

• Rikki-Tikki's anger towards the snakes.

• It helps Rikki-Tikki stay motivated to protect them.

• The family's disregard for Rikki-Tikki's actions.

• It causes Rikki-Tikki to act out of anger.

• The family's growing distance from Rikki-Tikki.

• It weakens the bond between the family and Rikki-Tikki.

• Rikki-Tikki's trust in the family.

• It makes the family ignore Rikki-Tikki’s efforts.

Part A:

What does the word "mongoose" mean in the story?

• A large, dangerous predator of humans.

• A small animal known for fighting snakes.

• A venomous snake that lives in the garden.

• A quiet and harmless pet.

Part B:

Why is the word "mongoose" important to the story?

• It explains why Rikki-Tikki is able to fight the cobras.

• It shows that Rikki-Tikki is afraid of the cobras.

• It describes the calm and peaceful nature of the mongoose.

• It highlights the garden as a dangerous place.

Part A:

How does the author’s use of words like "ferocious" and "swift" describe Rikki-Tikki-Tavi?

• They describe him as slow and cautious.

• They show he is strong, fast, and able to fight snakes.

• They make him seem weak and afraid of the cobras.

• They describe him as lazy and unmotivated.

Part B:

How does this language choice contribute to the reader’s understanding of Rikki-Tikki?

• It makes him seem weak and hesitant.

• It helps the reader picture him as a fierce and capable protector.

• It makes him seem passive and uninterested in fighting.

• It shows him as afraid of the cobras and unprepared.

Match the following descriptions with their meanings in the story.

• The garden is intimidating to him.

• The garden is a place where Rikki-Tikki enjoys peace.

• The garden is his sanctuary.

• The garden is dangerous and full of snakes.

• The garden was his kingdom.

• Rikki-Tikki is afraid to enter the garden.

• The garden is a perilous place.

• Rikki-Tikki is the protector and ruler of the garden.

Part B: How does this metaphor help develop the story’s theme?

• It emphasizes the danger of the garden.

• It shows Rikki-Tikki’s confidence and sense of duty.

• It highlights Rikki-Tikki’s fear of the cobras.

• It shows that the garden is peaceful and calm.