Day One CONFLICT: What is the first conflict that Rikki faces in the story? What kind of conflict (internal or external) is it? FORESHADOWING: The first time the snakes are mentioned in the text is in the middle of page 28. What effect does this remark by Teddy’s father create? (HINT: How are you supposed to feel after you read what Teddy’s father says?) CHARACTERIZATION: The conflict with Nag and Nagaina is Rikki’s first experience with his natural enemies. What do the actions of Rikki and the cobras reveal about these three characters? (HINT: What can you tell about each character by their actions or what they do?) CONFLICT: How does Rikki’s battle with Karait on page 32 build suspense and advance the plot (keep the story going)? COMPLICATIONS: On page 33, Chuchundra gives Rikki some information. What does he indirectly reveal to Rikki? How does this information advance the plot (keep the story going)? CHARACTER MOTIVATION: Nag and Nagaina reveal several of their reasons for planning to kill the humans. Give at least 3 reasons.

Day Two CHARACTER MOTIVATION: If Rikki is the one that Nag and Nagaina want to be rid of, why do the snakes resist the idea of hunting him? SEQUENCE: What happens directly after Rikki sees Nag poke his head into the bathroom? CHARACTER MOTIVATION: Why does Nagaina plan to kill Teddy? CONFLICT: On page 38, Darzee’s wife screams for Rikki. “Rikki-Tikki, I led Nagaina toward the house, and she has gone into the veranda, and - oh, come quickly – she means killing!” What new plot twist is added to the plot here? And, how does this new twist plot affect the pace of the plot? CONFLICT: On page 39, Nagaina has the family held hostage on the veranda, and everyone seems frozen in time as Rikki and Nagaina talk. What examples of conflict exist at the moment in time? Describe. (HINT: There are three!) CHARACTER MOTIVATION: Why does Rikki tell Nagaina that he, not the man, killed Nag? CHARACTERIZATION: On page 40, Rikki follows Nagaina into her hole. What character traits does Rikki demonstrate he has through this action? CONFLICT: How is the conflict resolved in this story?