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Rikki Tikki Tavi Comprehension Questions

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    What is most likely the author's reason for beginning the story with Rikki being swept away by the flood (paragraphs 3-4)?

    To trick the reader into thinking that Rikki is dead.

    To start the narrative with the beginning of Rikki's "new" life.

    To make sure the reader doesn’t lose interest in the story

    To create sympathy for Rikki’s biological parents

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    What is most likely the author’s intent (what they are trying to do) in the following passage (paragraph 21-23)?

    To make the snake seem frightening before he is introduced

    To move the narrative along as fast as possible

    To show that Darzee and his wife are weak

    To demonstrate that Rikki-tikki is easily scared

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    What information mainly does the following passage communicate to readers about Rikki’s character (paragraphs 24-27)?

    It informs the reader that a mongoose’s role in life is to kill and eat snakes.

    It tells the reader exactly where Rikki is from.

    It teaches readers about Rikki’s particular fighting strategies.

    It demonstrates Rikki’s eagerness to kill Karait.

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