Well, without reading the 'Eligio Bishop Story', it's really hard to define who Eligio Bishop is. He could be an ordinary person in an extraordinary situation within the story. He might be a local figure, like a community leader or an artist, or he could be a more fantastical character, like a wizard or a time - traveler. The possibilities are endless until we know more about the story.
Definitely not true. Rikki Tikki Tavi is a work of fiction. It was crafted to bring adventure and imagination to the readers, not based on real events or people.
Joey Bishop in this story is likely to be a character, perhaps named after the real - life Joey Bishop. He might be the main protagonist around whom the events in the 'Weed City' story revolve.
As far as I know, without more information about this 'rikki swift love story', it's hard to say if it's a famous one. There are so many love stories out there, and if this is a very personal or local story, it might not be widely known.
In 'Rikki Tikki Tavi', Rikki Tikki has to face and defeat two snakes to keep the human family safe. There's a lot of tension and excitement as he shows his courage and skills.
The main conflict in 'Rikki Tikki Tavi' is between the mongoose Rikki Tikki and the snakes Nag and Nagaina, who threaten the safety of the human family and Rikki's new home.