Name: ___________________________
Date: ______________ Period: _______
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
After reading Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (Elements of Literature textbook pages 15-28), complete the
following:
Decide whether each statement below is True or False. Circle your answer choice.
1. The Plot of the story involves a mongoose who threatens humans.
True False
2. Conflict arises from the fact that mongooses and snakes are natural enemies.
True False
3. Nag and Nagaina plan to kill Rikki because he killed their young.
True False
4. The final battle occurs between Nag and Rikki.
True False
5. At the climax of the story, Rikki puts himself in mortal danger by following a cobra into its
hole.
True False
Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Be sure to answer every question.
Use the back or your own lined paper for more space to write.
1. Describe three conflicts that Rikki-Tikki-Tavi faces (there are several throughout the story).
Which conflict do you think is his greatest challenge? Why? How is it resolved?
2. Motive refers to the reason for a character’s behavior. What does Rikki want? What was
his motive for fighting Nagaina?
3. What did Nagaina want? What was her motive for fighting Rikki?