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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. How many men does Rumpus see in a truck in Chapter 12?

2. What type of butterflies in Wildoak are on the brink of extinction?

3. When Rumpus was at Harrods, when was he fed?

4. In Chapter 9, what color wallpaper is on the walls of the bedroom where Maggie sleeps at Fred's place?

5. What type of trap does Fred say Rumpus was caught in?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the Prologue, what happens in Wildoak Forest?

2. In Chapter 9, what does Maggie notice on the window ledges, shelves, and nooks in Fred's cottage?

3. What is the name of the place where Fred lives, and what is it like?

4. In Chapter 11, what does Maggie do when she finds an oak in the forest?

5. What trouble is Rumpus having with his paw in Chapter 24?

6. What rumors has Maggie heard about Granville Place?

7. What did the man take from Fred's file cabinet and why?

8. What creatures does Maggie keep in her room?

9. What does Rumpus's fur feel like?

10. What happens when Rumpus is sleeping?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fred and Vince had an argument and do not speak to one another. Why did Fred and Vince argue? What is revealed about Vince through his fractured relationship with Fred?

Essay Topic 2

Rumpus struggles to find food and shelter after he is left in the forest. What is communicated about the importance of his animal instincts as he struggles to survive? Why does being born in captivity make it difficult for him to use his instincts?

Essay Topic 3

Maggie stutters when she speaks. How does Maggie’s stuttering affect her life? How does she have to learn to deal with her stuttering?

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