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How does Darzee’s wife move the plot forward in "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"?

A
She tells Rikki-tikki where Nagaina’s eggs are hidden.
B
She kills Nag after Rikki-tikki corners him in a water jar.
C
She tells Rikki-tikki that she overheard the cobras’ plan.
D
She distracts Nagaina while Rikki-tikki destroys Nagaina’s eggs.
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Read this excerpt from "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi.""I was not a day too soon,” he said; for he could see the baby cobras curled up inside the skin, and he knew that the minute they were hatched they could each kill a man or a mongoose. He bit off the tops of the eggs as fast as he could, taking care to crush the young cobras, and turned over the litter from time to time to see whether he had missed any. At last there were only three eggs left, and Rikki-tikki began to chuckle to himself, when he heard Darzee's wife screaming.How does the author use personification in this excerpt?

A
He explains that Rikki-tikki is just in time.
B
He writes that Rikki-tikki begins to laugh to himself.
C
He writes that Rikki-tikki takes extra care not to miss any eggs.
D
He says that Rikki-tikki hears Darzee’s wife.
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An antagonist is

A
an opposing character who creates problems in a story.
B
the main character who tries to solve a problem in a story.
C
a minor character who adds some interest to a story.
D
a less important character who provides humor in a story.
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Which is an example of personification?

A
The flames whistled and danced in the fireplace.
B
The heat of the fire filled the room with warmth.
C
Gathering around a fire makes a cozy evening.
D
Hot dogs roasted over a flickering flame.
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Which sentence includes personification?

A
Studies show that owning a pet can improve a person’s health.
B
Dogs and cats are known to learn behaviors by watching their owners.
C
Children at the petting zoo enjoyed brushing the goats’ soft fur.
D
The chickens’ voices were loud and shrill as they demanded their supper.
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A protagonist is

A
an opposing character who creates problems in a story.
B
the main character who tries to solve a problem in a story.
C
a minor character who adds some interest to a story.
D
a less important character who plays a small roll in a story.
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Read this excerpt from "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi."Teddy's eyes were fixed on his father, and all his father could do was to whisper, "Sit still, Teddy. You mustn't move. Teddy, keep still.” Then Rikki-tikki came up and cried: "Turn round, Nagaina; turn and fight!”"All in good time,” said she, without moving her eyes. "I will settle my account with you presently. Look at your friends, Rikki-tikki. They are still and white; they are afraid. They dare not move, and if you come a step nearer I strike.”Who is the antagonist in this excerpt?

A
Teddy, because he is in trouble
B
Nagaina, because she threatens the others
C
Rikki-tikki, because he fights Nagaina
D
Teddy’s father, because he whispers to Teddy
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Read this excerpt from "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi."Nag coiled himself down, coil by coil, round the bulge at the bottom of the water-jar, and Rikki-tikki stayed still as death. After an hour he began to move, muscle by muscle, toward the jar. Nag was asleep, and Rikki-tikki looked at his big back, wondering which would be the best place for a good hold. "If I don't break his back at the first jump,” said Rikki, "he can still fight; and if he fights—Oh, Rikki!” He looked at the thickness of the neck below the hood, but that was too much for him; and a bite near the tail would only make Nag savage."It must be the head,” he said at last; 'the head above the hood; and when I am once there, I must not let go.”Then he jumped. The head was lying a little clear of the water-jar, under the curve of it; and, as his teeth met, Rikki braced his back against the bulge of the red earthenware to hold down the head.How does the protagonist move the plot forward in this excerpt?

A
Nag moves the plot forward by establishing a conflict.
B
Nag moves the plot forward by planning to reach a goal.
C
Rikki-tikki moves the plot forward by raising a question.
D
Rikki-tikki moves the plot forward by trapping Nag in the jar.
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How does Teddy’s father move the plot forward in "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"?

A
He shows Rikki-tikki how to fight Nag and Nagaina.
B
He kills Nag after Rikki-tikki corners him in a water jar.
C
He tells Rikki-tikki that he overheard the cobras’ plan.
D
He comforts Teddy and offers Rikki-tikki some food.
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Read this excerpt from "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi.""But are you sure that there is anything to be gained by killing the people?” said Nag."Everything. When there were no people in the bungalow, did we have any mongoose in the garden? So long as the bungalow is empty, we are king and queen of the garden; and remember that as soon as our eggs in the melon-bed hatch (as they may to-morrow), our children will need room and quiet.”"I had not thought of that,” said Nag. "I will go, but there is no need that we should hunt for Rikki-tikki afterward. I will kill the big man and his wife, and the child if I can, and come away quietly.”How does the author use personification to characterize the snakes?

A
He explains the snakes’ cruel behavior by writing that they want to be “king and queen of the garden.”
B
He explains how the snakes will care for their children by writing that they have “eggs in the melon-bed.”
C
He explains the snakes’ evil plan by writing that they will “kill the big man and his wife.”
D
He explains the snakes’ desire for power by saying that they will “hunt for Rikki-tikki.”

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