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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 stops by to visit with Rat?

2. Where does Toad's disguise come from?

3. Who chases after the train with Toad in it?

4. Which of the following did Mole and Rat visit in their quest?

5. What does Mole suggest Rat do to feel better?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Badger and the others hear the weasels doing as they approach?

2. Why was Otter so worried about his son?

3. What bargain does Toad make with the gypsy?

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

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

6. What does Toad find especially difficult about escaping from prison?

7. Who finds Portly and where?

8. Why wasn't Rat home when Mole got back to their house?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How important is music to the events in this book? Write an essay describing the uses of music and song in the book and how it contributes to the reader's experience.

Essay Topic 2

What was the main cause of Toad's reformation? Was it regard for his friends, or his experiences. Use examples from the text to support your answer.

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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