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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 Squire Julian Gingivere mention as he talks to the shrews for the first time after the truce?

2. The cat's voice is cultured, though it was a _____.

3. Where is Matthias being held captive by the sparrows?

4. Captain Snow tells Matthias that he is deader than _____ if he seeks out Asmodeus.

5. What does Jess Squirrel use to stop the battering ram?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Matthias explain why he is in the part of Mossflower run by the shrews, and how do they react to his presence?

2. How does Basil Stag Hare propose that Matthias approach Captain Snow for help as a guide to finding Asmodeus?

3. What does Cluny threaten to do if he doesn't like the progress of the tunnel being dug leading to Redwall?

4. What does Chickenhound do when he gets into Cavern Hole?

5. What happens to Chickenhound after he and his mother have been stabbed?

6. Why does Squire Julian Gingivere harbor resentment toward Captain Snow?

7. How does Matthias feel after he helps Squire Julian Gingivere and captain Snow regain their friendship?

8. What does Father Abbot Mortimer tell Matthias as the old abbot is dying?

9. Why does the author state that Basil Stag Hare and Jess Squirrel are "thick as thieves"?

10. How does the sparrow tribe react to Queen Warbeak?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how Brother Methuselah discovers the riddle behind the tapestry. How does the riddle reveal the destiny of Matthias?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the final meeting between Matthias and Asmodeus. Who is with Matthias during this encounter? What role does the Sword of Martin play?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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