ELA Q1

Using prior knowledge and the information contained in the following passage from "Rikki-tikki -tavi," what can you predict will happen? Darzee and his wife only cowered down in the nest without answering, for from the thick grass at the foot of the bush there came a low hiss.

A snake will appear

Which statement best describes Rikki-tikki's character?

He is brave and loyal

When Rikki-tikki first comes to the garden, a conflict is introduced. Whom is the conflict between?

Rikki-tikki and Nag

Which of the following events occurs during the resolution of "Rikki-tikki-tavi"?

Rikki-tikki makes sure that a cobra never again enters the garden.

Using prior knowledge and the information contained in the following passage from "Rikki-tikkitavi," what can you predict will happen? Though Rikki-tikki had never met a live cobra before, his mother had fed him on dead ones, and he knew that a grown mongoose's business in life was to fight and eat snakes. Nag knew that, too, and at the bottom of his cold heart he was afraid.

Rikki-tikki will defeat Nag in battle.

What prediction can you make based on your prior knowledge and this quotation from "Rikki-tikki-tavi"? "Teddy's safer with that little beast than if he had a bloodhound to watch him. If a snake came into the nursery now—"

Rikki-tikki will protect Teddy from a snake attack.

The climax of "Riki-tikki-tavi" occurs when

Rikkitikki fights with Nagaina.

At the beginning of "Rikki-tikki-tavi," which characteristic does Rikki-tikki display as soon as he has warmed up?

curiosity

In "Rikki-tikki-tavi," a flood takes Rikki-tikki from his home to the care of an English family. In what part of the plot does the flood take place?

during the exposition

During what part of the plot do Nag and Nagaina talk about their plan?

during the rising action