Read this excerpt from "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” by Rudyard Kipling.That night, at dinner, walking to and fro among the wine-glasses on the table, he could have stuffed himself three times over with nice things; but he remembered Nag and Nagaina, and though it was very pleasant to be patted and petted by Teddy's mother, and to sit on Teddy's shoulder, his eyes would get red from time to time, and he would go off into his long war-cry of "Rikk-tikk-tikki-tikki-tchk!”Based on the excerpt, what is a strong question to ask Rikki-tikki-tavi?
Answer
A
Where did your name come from?
B
What goes through your mind when you begin your war cry?
C
What is it like to be petted by Teddy’s mother?
D
What do Teddy’s friends think of his pet mongoose?
Explanation
The excerpt describes Rikki-tikki enjoying the attention and food, but then thinking about Nag and Nagaina and beginning his war cry. A strong question should ask about something the passage reveals but does not fully explain, such as what he is thinking when he cries out. The question “What goes through your mind when you begin your war cry?” best fits this detail.
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