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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 does Mole live?

2. Who does Mole ask Rat to introduce him to?

3. What hobby has Mr. Toad tired of?

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

5. What is Mole's opinion of the song?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mole so eager to meet Badger?

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

3. Why does Badger show up?

4. What decision do the animals come to regarding Toad's new hobby?

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

6. What does Rat tell Mole about Toad Hall?

7. Why does Mole leave his home in this chapter?

8. What does Badger persuade Toad to do?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the character of Mole in this story. What purpose does he serve in the book? How would you describe him? What makes him unique as a character?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the river as a symbol in this book.

Essay Topic 3

One of the major themes in this is the conflict between adventure and home. Explore this conflict as it appears in his book.

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