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TSI Reading: The Mongoose Is In the Details: Identifying Characterization

The details in the passage suggest that Rikki-tikki is

(A)cold-hearted and expressionless
(B)experienced in fighting cobras
(C)overcome with fear and weakness
(D)extremely brave and courageous


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TSI Reading: The Mongoose Is In the Details: Identifying Characterization
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AP English Literature and Composition 1.2 Passage Drill 3. The tone of this passage is best characterized as what?

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