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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After escaping the rats at St. Ninian's, what does Matthias eat on the way to Redwall?

2. How does Brother Methuselah describe Matthias's face when he sees him?

3. What does Basil Stag Hare call Matthias when he is reluctant to involve the hare in the fight with the rats?

4. At lunch, Cornflower gives Matthias _____.

5. What is Constance carrying as she patrols the wall while under attack by the rats?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Matthias surmise as he reaches the edge of the woods on his way to St. Ninian's?

2. How does Cluny taunt the Voles after he has captured the piece of tapestry with Martin the Warrior on it?

3. How does Cluny treat his horse?

4. Why does Constance Badger begin to trust the suggestions of Matthias?

5. How does Basil Stag Hare create a diversion so that Matthias can get into St. Ninian's?

6. What does Cheesethief think to himself when he overhears Cluny promising to promote the weasel Scragg over his rats?

7. What is Father Abbot Mortimer's impression of Matthias at the beginning of the book, and what does he tell Matthias?

8. How does Cluny feel about losing the element of surprise in attacking Redwall?

9. What are Cornflower's duties at Redwall and how do they increase after Matthias returns?

10. How and when are the rats going to launch a second attack on Redwall, and how does Sela know this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the author's description of life at Redwall Abbey with his description of Cluny and his horde. How does this set up the conflict between them? How are their views of the world different?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the symbolism of the Sword of Martin. Why is Matthias so obsessed with it? What does it represent for Redwall?

Essay Topic 3

Describe how the relationship between Warbeak and Matthias progresses. How does Warbeak treat Matthias when she is first captured? When do they begin to trust each other?

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