Based on this sentence, "scuttled" means --

to move in a quick, shuffling manner

Based on the section "Reproduction" of "Indian Grey Mongoose," the reader can infer that --

Mongooses do not live with their mother very long.

How do the writers' style of both selections differ?

Only "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" uses dialogue.

Which sentence from the story best expresses the theme?

"Just think, he saved all our lives."

Which of these best describes the theme of the story?

Protecting one's family is most important.

Which detail from the story best shows Darzee's feeling about helping Rikki?

...he didn't think at first that it was fair to kill them.

The author provides enough information for the reader to conclude --

Eventually, cobras stopped coming in the garden.

By the end of the story, what causes Teddy's mother's attitude toward Rikki to change?

He saves the family from the cobras.

Which of the following statements is supported by "Rikki" and "Indian Grey Mongoose"?

Young mongooses are skillful hunters.

Which sentence from the passage contains a simile?

Darzee was very like a man in some ways.

This paragraph is mostly about --

Nagaina's attempt to strike Rikki.

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2nd Quarter Skills Review

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A review of skills taught in 1st and 2nd quarter based on #Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

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1
What is the main conflict of this story?
Rikki fights Nag and Nagaina.
Teddy steals Nagaina's eggs.
Nag ate Darzee's baby.
Teddy's parents did not like Rikki.
2
Which of the following details are import to the setting?
A muskrat creeps around the family's house .
Birds are in the family's garden.
Cobras live in India.
Teddy's family is from England.
3
The author makes "Indian Grey Mongoose" easier to read by using --
vocabulary words
italics and bold words
colorful fonts
headings and bullets
4
The sentence suggest that Teddy's father --
is being obedient to Nagaina.
is afraid.
is very cold.
thinks Nagaina will hear him.
5
Under the heading "Habitat," which organizational pattern is used?
generalization
sequence or chronological
concept-definition
enumeration
6
In this passage, what is revealed about Rikki?
He is mildly timid.
He is very inquisitive.
He is hazardous.
He is overly cautious.
7
Based on this sentence, "scuttled" means --
to move in a quick, shuffling manner
to hop up and down
to run away fearfully
to eat fruit and vegetables
8
In this story, the main conflict can be described as --
individual vs. supernatural
individual vs. individual
individual vs. technology
individual vs. society
9
Based on the section "Reproduction" of "Indian Grey Mongoose," the reader can infer that --
Most mongooses are pregnant every two months.
Mongooses do not live with their mother very long.
Mongooses lose their hair so they can see.
Mother mongooses feed their babies for several years.
10
How do the writers' style of both selections differ?
Only "Indian Grey Mongoose" uses description.
Only "Indian Grey Mongoose" uses figurative language.
Only "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" uses subheadings.
Only "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" uses dialogue.
11
Which word from the passage comes from the root word meaning "to move"?
import
removable
stamina
overpower
12
Which sentence from the story best expresses the theme?
"Just think, he saved all our lives."
Rikki-tikki had a right to be proud of himself.
Valiant Rikki-tikki is dead!
...he will tell the garden that Nagaina is dead.
13
Which of the following details should be included in a summary of this story?
Darzee and his wife were afraid of Nag.
Rikki destroys Nagaina's eggs.
Rikki was washed away by a flood.
Rikki did not eat Karait after killing him.
14
Which of these best describes the theme of the story?
In hard times, it is best to stick together.
Be careful of what you wish for.
The early bird catches the worm.
Protecting one's family is most important.
15
"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" can best be described as --
folktale
narrative
historical fiction
fantasy
16
"Let us talk, " Nag said, is an example of --
hyperbole
metaphor
simile
personification
17
Which detail from the story best shows Darzee's feeling about helping Rikki?
...and continue his song about the death of Nag.
Darzee was a featherbrained little fellow...
...he didn't think at first that it was fair to kill them.
But his wife was a sensible bird...
18
What tone is created by the author's word choice?
scared
relieved
aggravated
serious
19
The author provides enough information for the reader to conclude --
Rikki slept more lightly than most mongooses.
Teddy's mother put Rikki out of the house.
Rikki preferred the garden over the house.
Eventually, cobras stopped coming in the garden.
20
By the end of the story, what causes Teddy's mother's attitude toward Rikki to change?
He tells them not to be afraid.
He never bites Teddy.
She is used to him living with them.
He saves the family from the cobras.
21
Which of the following statements is supported by "Rikki" and "Indian Grey Mongoose"?
Female mongooses have short pregnancies.
American families adopt mongooses.
Young mongooses are skillful hunters.
Mongooses are illegal to import to the US.
22
Which sentence from the passage contains a simile?
"I am a stranger here. Who is Nag?"
The nest swayed, as they sat on the rim and cried.
Darzee was very like a man in some ways.
He spread his hood more than ever...
23
In this passage, Nag's character is revealed mainly through --
what he does
what he says
what other say about him
what he thinks
24
What does this passage reveal about Teddy's mother?
She argues with her husband often.
She doesn't trust Rikki.
She feels safe with Rikki there.
She believes Rikki is hungry.
25
This paragraph is mostly about --
How Rikki killed Nagaina.
Nagaina's revenge for her husband's death.
The friendship between Rikki and the cobras.
Nagaina's attempt to strike Rikki.

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