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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. Who goes to the village for supplies?

2. Why doesn't Rat to go visit Badger?

3. What does Badger do when Toad defies him?

4. One of the carolers is carrying:

5. Why is Rat unhappy on the expedition?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rat do when he discovers that Mole is missing?

2. How is it that Mr. Badger has such a large home?

3. How does Mole react to being in the open air after leaving his home?

4. What does Badger persuade Toad to do?

5. Why does Rat give money to one of the field mice?

6. Describe Mole's character.

7. Describe Toad.

8. Why isn't Toad unhappy when the expedition ends?

9. Why is it that Rat feels safe going through the village?

10. Why is it unusual for Badger to visit Rat and Mole?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rat and Mole have a wonderful friendship. Write an essay comparing their friendship to other friends in history or literature.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the way that the author uses the senses to bring the story to life. Use quotations from the text to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How important is music to the events in this book? Write an essay describing the uses of music and song in the book and how it contributes to the reader's experience.

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