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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the river?

2. Which two characters dig burrows in the woods?

3. What is the name of the rabbit?

4. Under what do the rabbits rest?

5. What is the bird's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference between Hazel and Bigwig's leadership styles?

2. How did El-ahrairah free Rabscuttle?

3. What have the rabbits learned since the beginning of the story?

4. What happens to Hazel at the end of the story?

5. What does Fiver see in his vision?

6. What is Blackberry's solution to escape the Efrafa in chapter 33?

7. Why does Hazel think the rabbits will be safe in their current spot in chapter 9?

8. How do Blackberry and Dandelion get the dog to the warren?

9. In what way does Hazel start showing his leadership skills in chapter 5?

10. What help does Hyzenthlay give Bigwig in chapter 35?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the novel's characterization. How well drawn do you think Adams' characters are? Select one of the minor characters and discuss how much you know about his or her background. In what ways does Adams provide the reader with information about that character?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Adams' life and the times in which he lived. In what way do you think his life, personality and views are reflected in the book?

Essay Topic 3

There are claims that the novel is misogynist with the male rabbits only needing the females for mating and most of the book looking at the comradeship of battle. Using examples from the book to support your argument examine whether you think this view is true or false.

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