Rikki Tikki Tavi
What type of animal is Rikki?
A mongoose
Who are Nag and Nagaina?
Where does Rikki first meet Teddy?
What does Rikki do when he first wakes up in the house?
Explores every corner
Which character warns Rikki about the cobra eggs?
Darzee's wife
What is the main setting of the story?
The bungalow and its garden
Why does Rikki stay close to Teddy and his family?
To protect them
How does Rikki show bravery?
fighting Nag and Nagaina
What evidence from the story supports the idea that the garden becomes safer after Rikki Tikki Tavi defeats the cobras?
The birds sing and celebrate
Which inference can be made about the family’s feelings toward Rikki Tikki Tavi at the end of the story?
They are grateful and see him as a protective member of the family
What is the name of the musk-rat in the story?
Chuchundra
What animal did the father say Rikki was a better protector than?
What bird did Rikki tell he killed Nagaina? and why?
The Coppersmith - he makes a noise like the beating of a small hammer on a copper pot. He tells all the news to everybody who will listen.
Why do the animals of the garden trust Rikki?
He protects them from the cobras
Which action by Rikki Tikki Tavi best demonstrates his quick thinking?
He distracts Nagaina with her egg
A flood washed him out of his burrow
What is the significance of Rikki crushing the cobra eggs?
to prevent more cobras from being in the garden
Which evidence from the text best supports the idea that Rikki Tikki Tavi is loyal to the family?
He risks his life to fight the cobras
How many eggs did Rikki destroy?
25
Which detail from the story best shows that Rikki Tikki Tavi is persistent?
He continues to hunt Nagaina after killing Nag
What can you infer about the relationship between Rikki Tikki Tavi and Darzee?
They work together to defeat the cobras
What does the story suggest about the importance of courage when facing danger?
Courage helps to overcome fear and protect others
Which textual evidence best supports the idea that Rikki Tikki Tavi is a hero in the story?
He saves Teddy from Nagaina
What inference can you make about Nagaina’s feelings after Nag is killed?
She is angry and seeks revenge
Based on the story, what can you infer about Rikki Tikki Tavi’s character when he faces Nag in the bathroom?
He is clever and courageous