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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. What do Mole and Badger do after luncheon?

2. How long does it take Rat to find Mole?

3. What does the field-mouse bring back to the house?

4. What new hobby does Toad take up by the end of the chapter?

5. How many motorcars have been smashed up so far?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the crimes that Toad committed, according to the court?

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

3. Describe Rat's character.

4. Describe Mole's character.

5. What event causes Toad to commit a crime?

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

7. Why does Rat call Mole a "dull-witted animal?"

8. What realization does Mole make at the end of this chapter?

9. What effect does it have on Rat and Mole when they see the humans enjoying their homes?

10. What does Mole decide by the end of the chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

What theme recurs in Toad's adventures? Write an essay describing how Toad's adventures relate to his major character traits.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay comparing Kenneth Grahame's use of language to a more modern writer. How are they different? Which one is more interesting or satisfying for the reader?

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