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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 must the rabbit chew to free the dog?

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

4. Which of the following characters fight against the General's troops?

5. Who does the General ask Bigwig if he knows?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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

1) Language.

2) Themes.

3) Plot.

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