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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 are the weasels planning to hold their banquet?

2. Which article of clothing does Toad lose?

3. After their adventure Rat and Mole are:

4. Who has taken over Toad Hall?

5. What do the gentlemen allow Toad to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. From the horse's point of view, is he better or worse in his new situation?

2. Do you think that the plan to sneak into Toad Hall will succeed? What might go wrong?

3. How does Water Rat know that fall is coming?

4. Why does Toad collapse in the middle of the road?

5. How does the barge woman know that Toad is a fake?

6. What bargain does Toad make with the gypsy?

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

8. How is Portly persuaded to return home?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the Wild Woods in this story? Track the mentions of the Wild Woods in the book and describe its meaning and importance to the themes of adventure and comfort.

Essay Topic 2

Explore the importance of the seasons to the story in A Wind in the Willows. What happens during each season? What events happen because of the season?

Essay Topic 3

How are the real characteristics of the animals portrayed in this story similar to their human-like characters? Write a paper comparing one of the major characters to his real-life animal.

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