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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Woundwort think when he sees Fiver?

2. What has Bigwig been saying in his sleep?

3. Who tries to stop the boat?

4. What kind of animal tries to attack Hazel?

5. Why is Bigwig afraid to go near Kehaar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character from the novel and discuss its goals and motives. Does it achieve its motive? Why? Does it share similar goals and motives with other characters? Does its goals clash with other characters? How do the character's goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Adams' life and the times in which he lived. In what way do you think his life, personality and views are reflected in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Richard Adams based his account of Watership Down on actual rabbit behavior and using a book called the private life of rabbits. Examine rabbit behavior in the book Private Life of Rabbits by Ronald Lockley and discuss the following.

1) How accurate is Adams portrayal of rabbits and their habitats?

2) What changes does he make to actual facts and why does he make these changes?

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