Why is the climax important? A. It introduces the setting. B. It is the conflict's turning point. C. It explains the beginning. D. It introduces the characters.

What is the central conflict? A. Rikki needs a new home. B. Teddy wants a new pet. C. Rikki must protect the family from cobras. D. Darzee wants to leave.

Which event is part of the rising action? A. Rikki is rescued. B. Rikki explores and encounters danger. C. The garden becomes safe. D. Rikki remains with Teddy.

Which sequence is correct? A. Rescue, cobra encounter, defeat Nagaina, safety. B. Safety, rescue, defeat Nagaina, cobra encounter. C. Defeat Nagaina, safety, rescue, cobra encounter. D. Cobra encounter, rescue, safety, defeat Nagaina.

Why is Rikki's first encounter with the cobras important? A. It introduces the central conflict. B. It ends the story. C. It resolves the danger. D. It changes the setting.

What is the purpose of the exposition? A. Resolve the conflict. B. Build suspense. C. Introduce characters and setting. D. Reveal the ending.

Which event is part of the exposition? A. Rikki defeats Nagaina. B. Rikki is rescued by Teddy. C. The garden becomes safe. D. Rikki defeats the cobras.

How does the climax affect the conflict? A. It creates a new setting. B. It begins the story. C. It introduces another character. D. It brings the conflict to a decisive moment.

How are falling action and resolution different? A. Falling action shows consequences; resolution concludes the story. B. Both introduce characters. C. Falling action begins the conflict. D. Resolution builds suspense.

What is the purpose of falling action? A. Introduce characters. B. Show what happens after the climax. C. Begin the conflict. D. Build tension before the climax.

What is the inciting incident? A. Rikki explores the garden. B. Rikki meets Nag and Nagaina. C. Rikki stays with Teddy. D. The garden becomes safe.

How does the rising action affect the plot? A. It builds tension. B. It ends the conflict. C. It introduces the setting. D. It concludes the story.

Which event is part of the falling action? A. Rikki meets the cobras. B. Rikki is rescued. C. The garden becomes safe. D. Rikki begins exploring.