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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Once they reach the storeroom, the smallest fox asks his father where which objects are?
(a) Ducks.
(b) Hams.
(c) Geese.
(d) Turkeys.

3. Mr. Rat is described as having a small and what other type of face?
(a) Round.
(b) Long.
(c) Ugly.
(d) Sharp.

4. Who comes downstairs into the cider storeroom while Mr. Fox, Mr. Badger, and the smallest fox are there?
(a) Bunce.
(b) Mabel.
(c) Mrs. Bean.
(d) Bean.

5. What sight is said to give new strength to Mrs. Fox?
(a) The sight of her child's smiling face.
(b) The sight of her husband's missing tail.
(c) The sight of plump chickens.
(d) The sight of her husband's handsome face.

6. What action does Badger perform in his excitement about the food he is "mad" (55) about?
(a) Skipping.
(b) Running.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Dancing.

7. What task does Mrs. Fox assign to the Small Fox once she receives the chickens?
(a) Tenderizing.
(b) Plucking.
(c) Pinching.
(d) Folding.

8. How many times a day does Mr. Badger report that badgers drink cider?
(a) 3.
(b) 13.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

9. How many bunches of carrots does Mr. Fox gather from Bunce's storehouse?
(a) 22.
(b) 19.
(c) 3.
(d) 10.

10. In addition to the animals Mr. Fox names as invited guests, who else does he tell Mr. Badger is invited?
(a) All of the men's wives and children.
(b) All of the men's best friends.
(c) All of the men's servants.
(d) All of the men's parents.

11. The narrator describes Mr. Fox and the four Small Foxes as continuing to dig in a "special direction" (36) with "great" (36) what?
(a) Trepidation.
(b) Apprehension.
(c) Courage.
(d) Fatigue.

12. Who is NOT on the list of invited guests to the Fox family's chicken feast?
(a) Mr. Mole.
(b) Mr. Weasel.
(c) Mr. Duck.
(d) Mr. Rabbit.

13. What adjective does Mr. Fox use to refer to Bunce's storehouse?
(a) Massive.
(b) Huge.
(c) Mighty.
(d) Excellent.

14. What beverage does Mr. Fox order the Small Foxes to drink when they become over-excited and run after chickens?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Tea.
(c) Water.
(d) Cider.

15. Which character does Mr. Badger name as the one who "can usually sneak out of the tightest spots" (46)?
(a) Mr. Mouse.
(b) Mr. Weasel.
(c) Mr. Wolverine.
(d) Mr. Rabbit.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what location do Mr. Fox and his companions pile their booty?

3. By what pet name does Mr. Badger refer to Mr. Fox?

4. How many of Mr. Fox's children who are inside the storehouse does he send home to Mrs. Fox?

5. What objects are used to transport the ducks, geese, hams, and bacon?

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