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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 starts to chase Toad after the motorcar crashes?

2. Rat wants Toad to keep out of:

3. What does Rat pack up when he gets to his house?

4. What do the animals eat after the attack?

5. Toad promises the engine-driver to:

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Toad get a ride on the train?

2. Why is the gaoler's daughter taking care of Toad?

3. Would Water Rat have liked a life at sea?

4. How did Mole and Badger show loyalty to Toad?

5. What does Toad do when he's alone in his room?

6. How does Toad acquire a set of clothing to escape in?

7. Why was Otter so worried about his son?

8. Who finds Portly and where?

9. Why is Badger so slow and a Mole so lively?

10. How does Toad behave when he rejoins the party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 6, Mr. Toad, Badger, Rat, and Mole attempt to save Toad from his own behavior. Write about this event and its outcome. Were the friends right to interfere? Would the outcome have been different if they had simply let Toad indulge his obsession? Support your opinion with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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