Characters
Who is the main character of the story?
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
Why does the family like Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and keep him as a pet?
Because he killed snakes and saved the family's lives.
A mammal that looks like a weasel and is a cobra snake's worse enemy. * Hint: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is a ________
mongoose
How does Rikki-Tikki-Tavi get taken away from his home at the beginning of the story?
Flood
"Bushes as big as summer-houses" is what type of figurative language?
Simile
He shoots Nag after Rikki-Tikki-Tavi breaks Nag's neck.
Teddy's Father
Why does Rikki-Tiki-Tavi destroy Nagaina's eggs?
Because they will become snakes when they hatch.
So that there will be no more snakes in the garden.
This word means "To a very great extent or extremely."
immensely
What color does mongoose's eyes turn when they are angry?
Red
'I am Death' is what type of figurative language?
Metaphor
Who distracts Nagaina by pretending to have a broken wing?
Darzee's Wife
Why doesn't Rikki-Tikki-Tavi eat Karait after be kills him?
He doesn't want to be full and slow
This word means, "To develop or nurture something through effort and care."
Cultivate
Where are Nagaina's eggs hidden?
Melon patch
What do Teddy and his family live in?
Bungalow
Who warns Rikki-Tikki-Tavi that Nag is coming up behind him in the beginning of the story?
Darzee (tailor-bird)
Why did Rikki-Tikki-Tavi decide to stay in Teddy's house?
Because he felt that there is something wrong with the house.
Because he sees danger.
"His wife is a sensible bird, and she knew that cobra's eggs meant young cobra's later on." What does sensible mean?
coward wise brave
wise
How is Nagaina Killed?
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi killed her in her hole.
What is the setting of Rikki Tikki Tavi?
The setting is in ________ in the 1800's.
The setting is in India in the 1800's.
What is the name of the small brown snake (who is more dangerous than Nag and Nagaina) that Rikki-Tikki-Tavi kills?
Karait
Why does Nagaina want the family dead?
To get rid of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
What do you infer when Nag said, "I am god Brahm"
He introduces himself as a snake.
He is arrogant.
He is hiding his fear.
He is arrogant.
He is confident.
What is the war cry of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi?
'Rikk-tikkitikki-tikki-tchk'
Who are the antagonists in the story?
Nag and Nagaina