Question

Refer to your Expeditions in Reading book for a complete version of this story.

Which sentence best states the theme of “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi”?

a.There are times when it is safer to remain silent than to speak out.
b.Loyalty means being faithful and protecting family and friends.
c.There is a lesson to be learned with every failure in life.
d. To succeed in life is to think of oneself before thinking of others.

Answer 1

B) Loyalty means being faithful and protecting family and friends.

In Rikki Tikki Tavi, a mongoose named Rikki Tikki Tavi is adopted by a human family. The conflict is between Rikki and Nagaina, a cobra. Rikki defeats the cobra in the end and successfully protects his adopted family.

Out of all the options given, B seems most fitting when compared to the plot of the story.