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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. After their adventure Rat and Mole are:

2. How long do Mole and Rat row when looking for Otter's son?

3. Rat doesn't know why he feels:

4. What clues Mole into thinking that Toad is up to no good?

5. What happened to the invitations that Toad wrote?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Portly persuaded to return home?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What bargain does Toad make with the gypsy?

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

9. Why was Otter so worried about his son?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the way that the author uses the senses to bring the story to life. Use quotations from the text to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

What is the function of the Sea Rat in this story? Write an essay describing his character and relationship to the theme of adventure vs. home.

Essay Topic 3

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

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