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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What verb does Mr. Rat use when he demands that Mr. Fox stop taking his cider?
(a) Snagging.
(b) Swiping.
(c) Poaching.
(d) Nabbing.

2. What adjective does Mrs. Fox apply to Mr. Fox once she sees the chickens he has sent?
(a) Sexy.
(b) Crafty.
(c) Fantastic.
(d) Marvelous.

3. 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) Churgle.
(b) Chuckle.
(c) Chortle.
(d) Crinkle.

4. What pet name does Mr. Fox use to refer to Mrs. Fox when he tells her that she does not need to help dig?
(a) Honeybunch.
(b) Darling.
(c) Lover.
(d) Sweetie.

5. Who shouts threats into Mr. Fox's tunnel before the three farmers retire for the night after using the mechanical shovels all day?
(a) Bunce.
(b) Barnes.
(c) Bean.
(d) Boggis.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many mechanical shovels do the farmers employ in their attack of Mr. Fox?

2. What time of day is it at the start of Chapter 5, entitled The Terrible Tractors?

3. Which character does Mr. Badger name as the one who "can usually sneak out of the tightest spots" (46)?

4. Which character is said to possess "a long black pointed furry face" (45)?

5. Whom does Mr. Badger name as being too weak to dig "another yard" (48)?

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