Rikki-tikki-tavi-reading Test
This test is the Unit 4 test for Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. Students will be able to use open book and open notes.
- 1.
If you were looking at this story from the perspective of Nag and Nagaina, how do you think the story would have been different? Write a well developed paragraph that explains your answer.
- 2.
Why do you think the author chose to write this story using personification? In other why did the author use talking animals in his story? Write your answer in 3-4 sentences.
- 3.
Choose the definition that best describes the underlined work:The acrobat was balancing a chair on his chin.
- A.
Beautiful or impressive: brilliant
- B.
Brought someone or something back to consciousness
- C.
Keeping steady and not falling over
- D.
Thick growths of plans or bushes
Correct Answer
C. Keeping steady and not falling over -
- 4.
Choose the definition that best describes the underlined work: The bungalow was large enough to house just the two of them.
- A.
A small house
- B.
Fiercely: violently
- C.
Raised
- D.
Held or squeezed
Correct Answer
A. A small house -
- 5.
Choose the definition that best describes the underlined work: At discount stores, you may pay a fraction of an item's value.
- A.
Made someone or something helpless and unable to function
- B.
A small portion or small amount
- C.
Expressing something in a way that shows dislike or disrespect
- D.
Ran or moved quickly with short steps
Correct Answer
B. A small portion or small amount -
- 6.
Choose the definition that best describes the underlined work: The paramedic revived the accident victim.
- A.
Brave or courageous
- B.
All the young in one family
- C.
Brought something or someone back to consciousness
- D.
Keeping steady and not falling over
Correct Answer
C. Brought something or someone back to consciousness -
- 7.
Some species of mongooses are bred as pets.
- A.
Raised
- B.
All the young in a family
- C.
Beautiful or impressive: brilliant
- D.
A small portion or small amount
Correct Answer
A. Raised -
- 8.
A mongoose may see like a peculiar pet.
- A.
Fiercely:violent
- B.
Strange or odd
- C.
A small portion or small amount
- D.
Brave or courageous
Correct Answer
B. Strange or odd -
- 9.
How far back does the Indian Mongoose's reputation for bravery date back?
- A.
Ancient Egypt
- B.
Ancient Greece
- C.
Ancient Rome
- D.
Yesterday
Correct Answer
A. Ancient Egypt -
- 10.
Where do Indian mongoose live?
- A.
Desert
- B.
Fields or heavy brush
- C.
Colorado mountains
- D.
In the ocean
Correct Answer
B. Fields or heavy brush -
- 11.
What type of dance does a mongoose do?
- A.
Moonwalk
- B.
Ballet
- C.
Tap
- D.
Snake
Correct Answer
D. Snake -
- 12.
What kind of animal is Chuchundra?
- A.
A rat
- B.
A mongoose
- C.
A snake
- D.
A muskrat
Correct Answer
D. A muskrat -
- 13.
Nag believes that if he can rid the house of people, then-
- A.
A mongoose can live in the garden again.
- B.
He and Nagaina can move in.
- C.
He can be crowned queen.
- D.
Rikki-tikki-tavi will leave.
Correct Answer
D. Rikki-tikki-tavi will leave. -
- 14.
Nag waits by the water jar to-
- A.
Take a drink.
- B.
Catch Rikki-tikki-tavi
- C.
Save the eggs.
- D.
Attack the man.
Correct Answer
D. Attack the man. -
- 15.
Darzee's wife pretends her wing is broken in order to-
- A.
Trick Nagaina.
- B.
Make Nagaina angry.
- C.
Lead the boy into a trap.
- D.
Save Rikki-tikki.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Trick Nagaina.
D. Save Rikki-tikki. -
- 16.
What can you tell about cobras from this story?
- A.
Most cobras can sing.
- B.
Baby cobras like to eat melon.
- C.
Adult cobras don't bite children.
- D.
Cobras are very dangerous.
Correct Answer
D. Cobras are very dangerous. -
- 17.
How is Darzee's wife different from Darzee?
- A.
She has a broken wing.
- B.
She is not as brave.
- C.
She is smarter.
- D.
She is a better singer.
Correct Answer
C. She is smarter. -
- 18.
What was most important to Rikki-tikki-tavi?
- A.
Sleeping in the house.
- B.
Playing tricks on snakes
- C.
Keeping Teddy safe.
- D.
Having a friend.
Correct Answer
C. Keeping Teddy safe. -
- 19.
What part of this story could NOT really happen? This would be a type of personification.
- A.
A cobra lays her eggs in the garden.
- B.
A bird sings loudly.
- C.
A mongoose kills a snake.
- D.
Animals talk.
Correct Answer
D. Animals talk. -
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