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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 are the hedgehogs eating when Rat and Mole see them in the kitchen?

2. What tactic does Badger try first with Toad?

3. Where does Mole live?

4. Which of these is one of Rat's hobbies?

5. What color is Rat?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Badger show up?

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

3. Describe Mole's character.

4. Why is Mole so eager to meet Badger?

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

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

7. What does Rat tell Mole about the Wide World?

8. Why is the snowfall such a setback for Mole and Rat?

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

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

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

How do the different vehicles in this story relate to the theme of adventures? Write an essay to describe the relationship, using examples from the text.

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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