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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which three rabbits escape from the burrow?

2. What does the General order his rabbits to dig out from the dog?

3. What has Bigwig been saying in his sleep?

4. Who does Hazel send to give a message to Efrafa?

5. What are baby rabbits called?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the story as an allegory.

1) What is the story an allegory of and what signifies it is an allegory?

2) In 300 words write why it is either an effective or ineffective allegory?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the novel's dialogue. How does Adams' dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

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