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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. Who does the rope belong to that binds Ragear to the tree?

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

3. At lunch, Cornflower gives Matthias _____.

4. Where does Constance Badger appear when she causes Cluny to fall?

5. What direction of breeze does Brother Methuselah point out when he is talking to Father Abbott Mortimer about the state of the battle with the rats?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Friar Hugo say that he is going to do with the grayling?

2. How do Matthias and Cluny react to Cornflower when Cluny enters Redwall?

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

4. What does Cluny want Shadow to do and why?

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

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

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

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

9. What is Cornflower's impression of the Abbey garden as she dozes against Matthias's shoulder?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how Jess Squirrel saves Redwall from the battering ram. How does this turn the tide of the battle?

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

Explain the allegory of Martin the Warrior. What does he represent for the mice of Redwall? How does he inspire Matthias?

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