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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 kind of animal does Fiver see in the field?
2. What is the name of the most powerful King?
3. Who sees the floating piece of wood?
4. What part of his body has Kehaar damaged?
5. What is the name of the rabbit's warren?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the General respond to Hazel's plan in chapter 43?
2. In what way is Holly acting strangely in chapter 20?
3. Who is El-ahrairah?
4. How does Hazel try and get away from Woundwort in chapter 44?
5. What does Fiver see in his vision?
6. Why has Fiver's status risen in chapter 29?
7. What mistake does Woundwort make in chapter 46?
8. In what way is the theme of home life becoming important in chapter 23?
9. What is the difference between Hazel and Bigwig's leadership styles?
10. How is the bird Kehaar useful to the rabbits?
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 the novel's chronological setting.
1) What were the main concerns during the 1970s? How does Adams express these concerns?
2) In what ways do you think the novel's meaning would change if it was set in today's society?
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