Vocabulary
Deaths
Characters
Plot
Surprise
100
A vocab word that means to move back or down because you are afraid.
Cower (v)
100
How does Darzee's baby bird die?
Nag ate him.
100
Who is the boy that Rikki protects?
Teddy
100
What part of the plot is this: The garden was safe from snakes, and everyone lived happily ever after.
The resolution
100
What brings Rikki to Teddy's house?
A flood that sweeps him away from his home
200
A vocab word that means a desire to learn and find out things.
curiosity (n)
200
Why was Karait hard to kill?
Because he was so small and fast. Rikki had to bite him on the back of the head to kill him quickly.
200
Who is the person that the cobras call "The big man with the stick"?
Teddy's father
200
What part of the plot is this: Rikki emerged from underground to tell everyone that Nagaina was dead. Teddy's family all petted and admired him.
The falling action
200
Where does the story take place?
A British colony in India
300
A vocab word that means to make something or someone unable to move.
paralyze (v)
300
How did Nag die?
Teddy's father shot him as Rikki held onto Nag's hood with his teeth.
300
Who is the snake that first attacks Teddy?
Karait
300
What part of the plot is this: Rikki was a lost mongoose that found a new home and a new job at the bungalow.
The Introduction/Exposition
300
What does the story teach us about the theme "courage"?
Student Answer
400
A vocab word that means something to make someone feel less disappointed.
consolation (n)
400
Why was Chuchundra afraid he would die?
He thought Nag might mistake him for Rikki.
400
Who helped Rikki to notice that Nag and Nagaina were sneaking into the bungalow?
Chuchundra, the muskrat
400
What part of the plot is this: Rikki killed Karait and plotted how to take care of Nag and Nagaina
The Rising Action
400
Pick one conflict from the book and explain why it is internal or external.
Student Answer
500
A vocab word that means done in a sneaky and clever way.
cunningly (adv)
500
Where is the last of Nagaina's eggs crushed?
Underground, after Rikki kills Nagaina
500
Who helped to distract Nagaina so Rikki could get her eggs?
Darzee's wife
500
What part of the plot is this: Rikki fought to kill Nagaina and the last of her eggs, but was dragged underground.
The climax
500
What makes a mongoose so good at fighting snakes?
Their quickness and tough fur
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