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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tool does Mr. Fox use in order to obtain the three hams from Bunce's storehouse?
(a) A saw.
(b) A screwdriver.
(c) A step-ladder.
(d) A length of rope.

2. Chapter 12 carries the moniker of what animal?
(a) Rabbit.
(b) Badger.
(c) Mole.
(d) Rat.

3. At least how many smoked hams are present within Bunce's storehouse?
(a) 200.
(b) 100.
(c) 80.
(d) 50.

4. When Mrs. Fox sees the chickens in Chapter 11, how does she react?
(a) She cries out with joy.
(b) She starts to cry.
(c) She starts to salivate.
(d) She believes she must be dreaming.

5. Chapter 11 is entitled A Surprise for whom?
(a) Mr. Fox.
(b) Mrs. Fox.
(c) Mr. Badger.
(d) Bean.

6. What name does Mr. Fox at first call his smallest fox when carrots are mentioned?
(a) Dummy.
(b) Imbecile.
(c) Twerp.
(d) Dolt.

7. The narrator says that Mr. Fox and the three remaining Small Foxes are "too" what "to feel tired or hungry" (44)?
(a) Excited.
(b) Sad.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Overjoyed.

8. Of what material are the stairs made that Mabel begins to descend at the end of Chapter 15?
(a) Clay tile.
(b) Wood.
(c) Stone.
(d) Brick.

9. Mr. Fox describes the digging animals as "decent" (60) people who love what?
(a) Their families.
(b) Peace.
(c) Conflict.
(d) Traditions.

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

11. Mr. Fox determines his location as Chicken House Number what?
(a) 2.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

12. What adjective is used in the title of Chapter 13 to describe the size of Bunce's storehouse?
(a) Giant.
(b) Humongous.
(c) Mega.
(d) Gigantic.

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

14. Mr. Fox describes Bunce's storehouse as "the most" what "part of that farm" (49)?
(a) Mouth-watering.
(b) Opulent.
(c) Delicious.
(d) Interesting.

15. 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 parents.
(b) All of the men's wives and children.
(c) All of the men's servants.
(d) All of the men's best friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What beverage does Mr. Fox order the Small Foxes to drink when they become over-excited and run after chickens?

2. What objects is Mr. Fox described as flashing when he smiles?

3. Mr. Fox, Mr. Badger, and the smallest fox stop digging when they hit a wall made of what material?

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?

5. What verb does Mr. Rat use when he demands that Mr. Fox stop taking his cider?

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