2. By what time of the afternoon or evening does the hole created by the mechanical shovels resemble "the crater of a volcano" (27)?
(a) 1 o'clock.
(b) 5 o'clock.
(c) 3 o'clock.
(d) 11 o'clock.

3. Which farmer is tall, thin, and clever?
(a) Bean.
(b) Boggis.
(c) Barnes.
(d) Bunce.

4. Which of the farmers claims to know where Mr. Fox's hole is?
(a) Barnes.
(b) Boggis.
(c) Bunce.
(d) Bean.

5. Which character in particular does Mr. Fox name as being easy to locate?
(a) Bean.
(b) Mr. Badger.
(c) Bunce.
(d) Mrs. Fox.

6. What source of light do Boggis, Bunce, and Bean use once night falls on their vigil outside of the Fox family's hole?
(a) Tractor headlamps.
(b) Floodlights.
(c) Flashlights.
(d) Candles.

7. The sight of an object coming through his ceiling is said to have what type of "effect" (16) on Mr. Fox?
(a) Strange.
(b) Muted.
(c) Electric.
(d) Dismayed.

8. How many farmhands does Bunce have on his farm?
(a) 37.
(b) 36.
(c) 35.
(d) 32.

9. Which farmer's favorite food is doughnuts and goose liver paste?
(a) Barnes.
(b) Boggis.
(c) Bunce.
(d) Bean.

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

11. What phenomenon does Mrs. Fox momentarily think is happening when the farmers are conducting their assault with mechanical shovels?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) A tornado.
(c) A hurricane.
(d) A tsunami.

12. What adjective does Mrs. Fox use to refer to Mr. Fox after the family has escaped from the farmers' attack?
(a) Terrific.
(b) Tremendous.
(c) Stupendous.
(d) Fantastic.

13. Bean is described by the narrator as never taking what action?
(a) Brushing his teeth.
(b) Taking a bath.
(c) Going to sleep.
(d) Mowing his lawn.

14. What product or products does Bunce produce at his farm?
(a) Milk.
(b) Pigs.
(c) Apples and geese.
(d) Ducks and geese.

15. Who guards the Foxes' hole while the mechanical shovels are fetched?
(a) Boggis.
(b) Bean.
(c) Bunce.
(d) Barnes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the farmers know the whereabouts of Mr. Fox's hole, but before Mr. Fox is aware of this fact, what items does Mrs. Fox request that Mr. Fox go out and get for supper?

2. What action does Bunce say he would like to take in regard to Mr. Fox?

3. What weapon does the person performing lookout duty at the Fox family's hole have on his person?

4. Bean is said to be so dirty, that he suffers from what affliction?

5. What type of weapons do the farmers carry in hopes of eradicating Mr. Fox?

(see the answer keys)

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