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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. Where did Mole cut himself?

2. Which animal in the Wild Wood does Rat like the best?

3. Where are the animals when they come out of Badger's tunnel?

4. One of the hedgehogs is named:

5. What, according to Badger, used to be where the Wild Woods is now?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How has Mole changed after living with Rat for a few weeks?

3. Describe what Rat calls the "tricks of the forest?"

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

5. Why does Mole start crying?

6. Describe Rat's character.

7. What does Mr. Toad invite Mole and Rat to do?

8. Describe Toad.

9. Why does Badger show up?

10. How does Toad escape from his room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

How does Mr. Badger's house reflect his character? Use details from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

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

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