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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many more little jobs does Mr. Fox say he has to do before he can come home for the feast?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

3. How many jars of cider are said to be within the cider storeroom?
(a) Hundreds.
(b) Thousands.
(c) Dozens.
(d) Scores.

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

5. What objects are used to transport the ducks, geese, hams, and bacon?
(a) Push-carts.
(b) Go-karts.
(c) Rolling ladders.
(d) Shopping carts.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Small Fox who brings the chickens to Mrs. Fox is said to be "exploding with" (42) what emotion?

2. Mr. Fox thinks to himself that he has four "very" (36) what type of children when they volunteer to dig?

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

4. What tool does Mr. Fox use in order to obtain the three hams from Bunce's storehouse?

5. Mr. Badger says that badgers drink what amount of cider every time they drink it?

Short Essay Questions

1. What question does Mr. Badger ask Mr. Fox with great concern in his voice?

2. What method does Mr. Fox suggest to the Small Foxes when they become overexcited at the proximity of so many chickens?

3. What method does Mr. Fox use when he needs to think of an idea?

4. Who takes charge of the situation in Bunce's Storehouse and what method is used to take charge?

5. Describe the Fox family's underground encounter with Mr. Badger.

6. What hard object do Mr. Fox and the Small Foxes bump into while they are digging and what does Mr. Fox say their discovery signifies?

7. For what reason has Mr. Fox planned to emerge within the room he does?

8. How long does the stalemate go on in the narrative, with the farmers surrounding the Fox family's hole?

9. In total, what do Mr. Fox, Mr. Badger, and the three Small Foxes steal from Bunce's Storehouse?

10. How is the theme of teamwork depicted within Chapter 13 entitled Bunce's Giant Storehouse?

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