Exploring the Brave Mongoose of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, a brave mongoose, is rescued by a family after being washed out of his burrow. He becomes a protector of the family, facing threats from cobras Nag and Nagaina. Through courage and quick thinking, Rikki-Tikki defeats the snakes, ensuring the safety of his new home.

What animal is Rikki-Tikki-Tavi?

• A mongoose

• A rat

• A snake

• A bird

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

Who helped Rikki-Tikki by giving him advice?

• Chuchundra

• Teddy

• Nagaina

• Darzee

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CCSS.RL.4.6

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Who is Darzee?

• A cobra

• A tailorbird

• A mongoose

• A muskrat

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

What did Rikki-Tikki do to Karait?

• Scared him away

• Killed him

• Ignored him

• Befriended him

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CCSS.RL.2.10

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What was the fate of the cobra eggs Rikki-Tikki found?

• They were destroyed by Rikki-Tikki

• They were eaten by ants

• They were stolen by another animal

• They hatched

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

How did Rikki-Tikki manage to kill Nag?

• The big man shot Nag

• With a surprise attack

• Using a trap

• With help from Teddy

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What did Rikki-Tikki use to distract Nagaina during their final confrontation?

• A piece of meat

• The last egg

• A stone

• A stick

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CCSS.RL.2.3

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CCSS.RL.5.3

What was Rikki-Tikki's reaction upon meeting Nag for the first time?

• He was indifferent

• He was frightened

• He was curious

• He was aggressive

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What was the outcome of the final battle between Rikki-Tikki and Nagaina?

• The fight was unresolved

• Nagaina escaped

• Nagaina was killed

• Rikki-Tikki was injured

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the main theme of the story?

• Nature and survival

• Courage and heroism

• Family and friendship

• Adventure and exploration

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9