Rikki Tikki Tavi Comprehension Quiz

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The main conflict is between the cobras and Rikki, a mongoose. This is called the _____ of the story.
- The Resolution
- A Climax
- The Basic Situation
- An Event

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A 7th Grade quiz for assessment of plot and character comprehension, for Rikki Tiki Tavi, by Rudyard Kipling. For use by Mr. Atinsky at Mark Twain Jr. High.

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The following are true events in the story...
- Rikki meets Nag and Nagaina, who try to kill him.
- Rikki kills Karait and is rewarded by the humans.
- Rikki kills Nag in the rat hole.
- A, B, and C
- A and B
Correct Answer

A. A and B

Explanation

In the story, Rikki meets Nag and Nagaina, who are both dangerous cobras that try to kill him. Rikki manages to kill Karait, another snake, and is praised and rewarded by the humans for his bravery. Later on, Rikki confronts Nag in the rat hole and successfully kills him as well. Therefore, events A and B are true in the story.

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True or False: Chuchundra alerts Rikki to the cobras' invasion of the house.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Chuchundra is a muskrat who lives in the garden and is afraid of everything. He is not brave enough to alert Rikki to the cobras' invasion of the house. Therefore, the statement is false.

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True or False: The final battle takes place in the bathroom.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The statement "The final battle takes place in the bathroom" is false. This means that the final battle does not happen in the bathroom.

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True or False: The final battle takes place in the rat hole, with Nagaina.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The given answer is true because in the story "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling, the final battle indeed takes place in the rat hole with Nagaina. Rikki-Tikki, the protagonist, confronts Nagaina, the villainous cobra, in her den to protect his adopted human family from her threat. This climactic battle is a pivotal moment in the story where Rikki-Tikki uses his cunning and bravery to defeat Nagaina and ensure the safety of his loved ones.

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In one to three sentences, tell how Rikki first met the family.

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Rikki Tikki Tavi Comprehension Quiz

The main conflict is between the cobras and Rikki, a mongoose. This is called the _____ of the story.

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The following are true events in the story...

True or False: Chuchundra alerts Rikki to the cobras' invasion of the house.

True or False: The final battle takes place in the bathroom.

True or False: The final battle takes place in the rat hole, with Nagaina.

In one to three sentences, tell how Rikki first met the family.