How does the description of a mongoose in paragraph 7 help the reader understand a quality of Rikki-tikki-tavi that enables him to fight "single handed” in the “great war” in Passage 1? Describing the mongoose as curious shows that he was not easily frightened. Using the mongoose family motto, “run and find out,” shows that he is a “true mongoose.” Stating that he “jumped on the small boy's shoulder” shows that he is not afraid of children. Describing the behavior of the mongoose on the table shows that he is comfortable around humans.