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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. In the "cutting-out expedition," who is in charge of acquiring equipment?

2. After returning from Otter's, Rat reports:

3. Who has taken over Toad Hall?

4. What does Badger eat when he arrives at Rat's house?

5. Which danger on the river does Rat specifically mention?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Badger threaten to leave Toad out of the attack on Toad Hall?

2. Why did stoats and weasels invade Toad Hall?

3. Why did Sea Rat leave his farm?

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

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

6. What bargain does Toad make with the gypsy?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Did Toad deserve the terrible experience of being in prison? Explain why or why not. Use your own knowledge and details from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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