Characters Wise Old Woman
What did the young farmer do that saved this character in the story.
The young farmer brought his mother home from the mountains.
Who was the character who saved everyone from the snakes?
Rikki-Tikki Tavi
Where does the story take place?
The hills of Japan.
Where did Rikki-Tikki use to live?
A cozy burrow.
What is the climax of Rikki-Tikki Tavi?
When Rikki Tikki killed the snake, Nag.
Who were the people that were told to come with ideas to solve Lord Higa's demands?
The Young Lord's wise men.
Who is the bird that keeps annoying Rikki Tikki with their chirping nonsense?
Darzee the Tailorbird
Why does the young farmer bring his mother back from the mountains even though he might get punished?
Because he can not leave her in the mountains to die all alone.
What is "Rikk-tikk-tikki-tikki-tchk'' in the story?
Rikki's battle cry or Onomatopoeia.
What was the Rising Action in The Wise Old Woman?
The wise old woman turns 71 and is taken to the mountains. The farmer decides not to leave her there.
Who is Lord Higa? Go in detail.
He is a arrogant and cruel young lord foreigner of the town beyond the hills.
What animal is Rikki Tikki?
A mongoose
Explain why the Young Lord is angry with the wise men.
Because they don't have the wisdom/knowledge to solve Lord Higa's demands.
Why is Rikki Tikki not afraid of fighting the snakes?
He instinctively knows how to fight them.
In the climax of The Wise Old Woman, what were the 3 tasks that had to be completed?
1. A box containing 1,000 ropes of ash
2. A log with a single piece of silk thread threaded from one end to the other
3. A drum that sounds without being beaten
Why is the old woman able to solve the village's problems?
Because she has the experience and wisdom of their years.
Why did Nag want Rikki to leave the garden?
He knew that mongooses in the garden meant death sooner or later so he wanted to get Rikki Tikki off his guard.
What is the Young lord's reason for sending the old people away?
Because the young lord do not have use for old people in his village. He said that they are neither useful or able to work for a living.
The birds and frogs in the garden rejoice at the end of the story because-?
They are overjoyed that the snakes are dead.
Why does the young lord lift his decree?
He realizes old people have wisdom and are needed in the village.
What will happen if the village does not meet Lord Higa's demands?
Lord Higa of the town beyond the hills threatened to conquer their village and
make it his own.
What was the child's name in the story?
Teddy
Where does the Young Lord post a note offering a great reward of gold to any villager who could help him save their village?
The Young Lord posts a note in the village square.
Why is it unwise for a mongoose to follow a cobra in a hole?
The hole might open up or widen, allowing the cobra to turn and strike.
BONUS QUESTION!
Where did the butler hide the old mans body. Which room was it?
Under the floor board's in the old man's bedroom.