Question

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

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

Responses

A. Making mistakes can be a way to learn lessons about life

B. Working with others is often better than working alone.

C. Too much pride can lead to conflict with other.

D. It takes courage to fight when there is the risk of failing.

Answer 1

The best sentence that states a theme of "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" is:

C. Too much pride can lead to conflict with others.

In "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi," the character Nag and his wife Nagaina demonstrate excessive pride, which ultimately leads to their downfall. Their prideful nature causes them to underestimate the abilities of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, the mongoose, leading to a deadly conflict. The theme of pride leading to conflict is reinforced throughout the story, and the resolution demonstrates the consequences of such prideful behavior.

Therefore, the best sentence that states a theme of "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" is: Too much pride can lead to conflict with others.