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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. What does Cornflower give to Matthias as a token of her belief in him?

2. What was between the Great Hall and Cavern Hole that was mentioned in the riddle?

3. Cluny often wielded his great tail as a _____.

4. Matthias takes refuge in Mossflower Wood in _____.

5. The rats have trouble catching Basil Stag Hare and say that he is as slippery as a _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Brother Methuselah know that the rats are trying to attack Redwall via the elm tree?

2. Why is Basil Stag Hare called "Stag"?

3. How does Constance Badger prevent Cluny's horde from finding her as she pulls the cart full of mice?

4. How does Silent Sam act around Matthias when he finds him?

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

6. What do Brothers Rufus and George include in their incident report?

7. How are Father Abbot Mortimer and Matthias dressed and why?

8. What has happened to Ambrose Spike when Matthias and his friends find him and what do Constance Badger's instincts tell her is happening?

9. Why is Matthias filled with self-doubt when he is lost in Mossflower Wood and how does he handle this?

10. What do the otters do at the Jubilee?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Describe the final battle between Cluny and Matthias. What has foreshadowed this encounter? What finally happens to Cluny?

Essay Topic 3

Explain how Cornflower saves the day with the lantern. Is this action typical of her character?

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