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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the only place the rabbits could get food?

2. With what does El-ahrairah try to trick the dog?

3. On what are the rabbits drifting down the river?

4. Who meets with the General?

5. In wat did Hazel return to the down?

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

Compare the two characters of General Woundwort and Hazel.

1) How are their upbringings different and how much does this affect their characters?

2) In what way are their leadership styles different?

3) Compare their characters to a similar and famous person in real life.

Essay Topic 3

Choose an animal character from the novel and look at its human characteristics.

1) What is its human characteristics and what kind of person would it be in human society?

2) Why does Adams use rabbits instead of humans, yet still uses human characteristics for his characters?

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