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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 does Mole ask Rat to introduce him to?

2. What animal warns Mole to "Get out of this?"

3. What animals do Rat and Mole see in the village?

4. What do Mole and Badger do after luncheon?

5. Who shows up at Mr. Badger's door during breakfast?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mr. Badger react to finding Rat and Mole on his doorstep?

2. Describe Mole's character.

3. What does Rat tell Mole about Toad Hall?

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

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

6. How does Toad escape from his room?

7. How does Mole get across the river?

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

9. What did Rat and Mole spend the day doing?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Kenneth Grahame use characters that animals with human characteristics? Answer this question in an essay. Use examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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