| Storyline |
| #1 |
“and in the dark he ran up against Chuchundra the muskrat, creeping round by the wall.” |
Rising Action |
| #2 |
“This is the story of the great war that Rikki-tikki-tavi fought, single-handed, through the bathrooms of the big bungalow in Segowlee cantonment.” |
Exposition |
| #3 |
“Rikki-tikki had a right to be proud of himself; but he did not grow too proud, and he kept that garden as a mongoose should keep it.” |
Resolution |
| #4 |
“Tell the Coppersmith, Darzee, and he will tell the garden that Nagaina is dead.” |
Falling Action |
| #5 |
“and just as he got to the most touching part the grass quivered again, and Rikki-tikki, covered with dirt, dragged himself out of the hole leg by leg, licking his whiskers” |
Climax |
| What's my motive? |
| #1 |
Why doesn't Teddy's mother want Rikki to sleep in bed with Teddy? |
Rikki may bite him |
| #2 |
Why do the frogs and birds celebrate? |
Nag and Nagaina are dead and they used to eat the frogs and birds |
| #3 |
Why do Nag and Nagaina want to kill the English family? |
so Rikki will leave |
| #4 |
Why Darzee doesn' want Rikki to crush Nagaina's eggs? |
his own children are born from similar eggs |
| #5 |
Why does Rikki kill the snakes? |
a mongoose is born to kill snakes and he wants to protect his family |
| Mystery Category |
| #1 |
What assets or skills help a mongoose defeat a snake? |
speed, agility, and sharp teeth |
| #2 |
Who is the main conflict between in the story? |
Rikki and the cobras |
| #3 |
Why won't Rikki eat all of Karait after he kills him? |
he doesn't want to get fat or be too full because he still has to deal with Nag and Nagaina |
| #4 |
What is the job of the Coppersmith? |
the town crier, announce news |
| #5 |
Who warns Rikki when Nagaina tries to sneak up on him? |
Darzee |
