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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. Why, according to Rat, can't Toad sing any songs at the banquet?

2. What is Toad forced to wear on his head?

3. Which of the animals brings up the rear?

4. Mole and Rat noticed that the flowers and plants they passed were:

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Sea Rat leave his farm?

2. Why was Otter so worried about his son?

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

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

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

6. Who finds Portly and where?

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

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

9. Why did stoats and weasels invade Toad Hall?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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