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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. As what does El-ahrairah disguise himself?

2. What is the name of the doe Holly meets at the warren?

3. What does Hazel thank Bigwig for doing?

4. Where do they find Fiver feeding?

5. What is the name of the ruling class in the warren?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is El-ahrairah?

2. What excuse does Bigwig offer Avens for Hyzenthlay being in the burrow?

3. What premonition does Fiver have?

4. What is the problem with the warren in chapter 14?

5. How does Hazel try and get away from Woundwort in chapter 44?

6. In what way does Strawberry add to Fiver's worries about the warren in chapter 13?

7. How does Bigwig get a message to Kehaar?

8. What happened to the Sandleford rabbits?

9. What have the rabbits learned since the beginning of the story?

10. How does Woundwort show his true colors in chapter 45?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the structure of the novel.

1) How does Adams use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

2) Discuss elements of the narrative structure: Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the novel's themes?

3) Besides the main characters, examine the way Adams uses the other characters in the story. When does he introduce and remove them from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways can Watership Down be seen as children's book in terms of the following?

1) Language.

2) Themes.

3) Plot.

Essay Topic 3

Examine Adams' writing style. How would you describe Adams' prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? Does he use any specific writing techniques? What meaning does Adams' style give to the story?

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