When Rikki-tikki is in the garden, he meets... A
an angry bird fighting a snake.
B
a cobra who wants to attack him.
С
a cobra who ate a baby bird.
D
two birds who want him to leave.

How does the author create a surprise ending? cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

Which tense allows for an event that began in the past to carry into the present moment in time

From this story and the indian saying which precedes it, what can the reader conclude about the culture in which the tale is set? a) they believe that death is always signified by pigeons flying away. b) they think that the behavior of creatures in the natural world can indicate things that will happen to people. c) they believe that honest, hard work provides relief from the ravages of the natural world. d) they think that death isn't the end, but only the beginning of a new life.