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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many planks of wood does Mr. Fox lift in order to be able to determine their location?
(a) 7.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

2. What color does Bean's face turn as a result of his rage at not catching Mr. Fox?
(a) Purple.
(b) Blue.
(c) Green.
(d) Red.

3. What beverage is Bean constantly drinking?
(a) Apple cider.
(b) Wine.
(c) Pear cider.
(d) Beer.

4. What word does Dahl use to indicate the nature of Mr. Fox's and his children's laughter at the thought of their coming feast?
(a) Crinkle.
(b) Chortle.
(c) Chuckle.
(d) Churgle.

5. What method does Mr. Fox use to determine his location when he and the Small Foxes have been digging for a while?
(a) He listens for sounds.
(b) He sends one of the Small Foxes to go above ground.
(c) He uses his sense of smell.
(d) He takes a peek upstairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is NOT on the list of invited guests to the Fox family's chicken feast?

2. Which farmer picks his nose openly during his conversation about Mr. Fox with the other two farmers?

3. Which character in particular does Mr. Fox name as being easy to locate?

4. When people from town gather to taunt Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, what is NOT named as an emotion within the farmers that is sharpened due to the criticism?

5. For how many days do Boggis, Bean, and Bunce keep watch over the Fox family's hole?

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