Characters
entertained
The smiling baby was ___________ by her reflection in the mirror
What is amused?
move very quickly with small steps
Example: If you are a mouse, you will ____________ across the floor.
What is scuttle?
baby bird
A mother bird must find enough food for herself and her _____________.
What is a fledgling?
A bird with very little common sense who sings a lot
Who is Darzee?
these characters' eggs get eaten by the snakes in the story
Who are Darzee and Darzee's wife's eggs?
severely beaten and damaged
The racecar looked __________ after the race
What is battered?
place for water to drain
Example: Nag and Nagaina were talking by the _____________ in the bathroom.
What is sluice?
This character shoots Nag after Rikki killed him
Who is Big Man (Teddy's father)?
what makes you feel better after being disappointed
I didn’t win, but I received a ________________ prize
What is consolation?
very much; greatly
Example: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi enjoyed the garden _______________.
What is immensely?
action Rikki-tikki takes to avoid more cobras in the garden.
What is destroying Nagaina's eggs?
with an attitude of disrespect
He talked _____________________ to his mom and got in trouble.
What is scornfully?
very cleverly
Rikki also ___________ discovered Nagaina's eggs hidden among the melons.
What is cunningly?