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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 sleep that night?

2. What is the name of the inn that Toad stops at to eat?

3. What mode of transportation does Rat use?

4. What offer does Mole make to Rat?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Rat's character.

2. Why does Mole go into the woods by himself?

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

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

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

6. What does Rat tell Mole about Toad Hall?

7. Describe Mole's character.

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

9. Why isn't Toad unhappy when the expedition ends?

10. How does Toad escape from his room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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

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