The passage is a multiple choice test about the short story "Rikki Tikki Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling. It tests the reader's comprehension of details from the story, such as how the mongoose came to live with Teddy, what mongoose are known for, and the names of the two cobras. It also tests understanding of vocabulary used in the story like "immensely" and "cowered". The story is set in India and involves Rikki Tikki Tavi the mongoose protecting a boy named Teddy and his family from snakes.

1. Test: “Rikki Tikki Tavi”

2. 1. How did the mongoose come to live with Teddy? A. They purchased him at a pet store. B. Teddy’s dog brought him home after a hunt. C. He washed up after a large rain storm. D. He was a present from his father.

3. 2. What are mongoose known for? A. Keeping squirrels out of your yard. B. Killing and eating snakes. C. Domestic pets. D. Carrying diseases.

4. 3. What was the first occasion that the mongoose saved Teddy? A. He attacked a squirrel that was after him. B. He warned Teddy that his mom was coming. C. He killed a small snake that was close to Teddy. D. He helped him with his homework.

5. 4. Where does this story take place? A. Indiana B. An Indian reservation. C. India D. Africa

6. 5. What were the names of the two Cobras? A. Karait and Darzee B. Nag and Nagaina C. Rudyard and Kipling D. Teddy and Chuchundra

7. 6. Which phrase demonstrates a simile? A. Teddy yawned as he fell asleep. B. Nag swayed back and forth like a dancer as he hypnotized his prey. C. The angry mongoose hissed loudly. D. Karait fell fast asleep.

8. 7. How do you know when a mongoose is angry? A. He will growl at you. B. All of his fur will stand on end. C. His claws begin popping out. D. His eyes turn red.

9. 8. Which snake was the second to be killed? A. Nagaina B. Nag C. Karait D. Copper

10. 9. How did Rikki finally get Nagaina’s attention? A. Trapped her in the bathroom. B. Ate all but one of her eggs. C. Threw fire onto Nag’s body. D. Stole her nest.

11. 10. Choose the answer that best defines the word. Immensely A. Powerless B. Enormously C. Brave and determined D. Tense

12. 11. Cowered A. Powerless B. To tremble with fear and shrink back C. Brave and determined D. A tired cow

13. 12. Valiant A. Qualities of a hero B. A phone service C. Rude and unfeeling D. Without a home

14. 13. Impotent A. Full of fear B. Brave and determined C. Powerless D. A potion

15. 14. Consolation A. To make one feel better B. A couch C. Medicine for gout D. A contract

16. 15. Decide if you liked this week’s story or not. Explain why, or why not. Please write in complete sentences!!!

17. 16. Which character did you most identify with in the story. Explain why.

18. 17. Which part of the story was your favorite and why?

19. 18. Write a small paragraph on how you would change the story if you were the author.

20. 19. Draw a small sketch of one of the characters from the story.