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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. Chapter 9 is entitled Mr. Fox Has what?

2. Mr. Badger declares that the cider tastes like "melted" (66) what?

3. Mr. Badger says that badgers drink what amount of cider every time they drink it?

4. At least how many smoked hams are present within Bunce's storehouse?

5. Who yells "Who goes there" (45) at Mr. Fox and the three Small Foxes from above?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does the theme of mutable morality emerge within Chapter 14, entitled Badger Has Doubts?

2. What instructions does Mr. Fox give to two of the Small Foxes when he sends them back home with two push-carts loaded with food?

3. Describe the Fox family's underground encounter with Mr. Badger.

4. Which member of the Fox family is suffering from hunger to the greatest degree during the vigil by the farmers?

5. What question does Mr. Badger ask Mr. Fox with great concern in his voice?

6. Who takes charge of the situation in Bunce's Storehouse and what method is used to take charge?

7. In total, what do Mr. Fox, Mr. Badger, and the three Small Foxes steal from Bunce's Storehouse?

8. How is the theme of teamwork depicted within Chapter 13 entitled Bunce's Giant Storehouse?

9. How long does the stalemate go on in the narrative, with the farmers surrounding the Fox family's hole?

10. Whose idea is it to take carrots from Bunce's Storehouse and for what reason?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a critical essay about Roald Dahl's novel Fantastic Mr. Fox while using the critical power theory lens of Marxist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the novel's treatment of issues such as socioeconomic status, hierarchies, wealth, class, or any other issues related to Marxist theory that can be found in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

What is the function of Mr. Rat's character within the novel? Discuss the characterization methods used by the author in depicting Mr. Rat and include in your discussion the reasons that the author portrays Mr. Rat in these particular ways.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Roald Dahl's novel Fantastic Mr. Fox from an Existential perspective. What elements of life does it suggest hold the most meaning and why?

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