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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who meets with the General?

2. What does Kehaar say is nearing the tracks?

3. Who do the rabbits think is dead?

4. Who do the General's rabbits hear scream?

5. Which rabbit has now become a legend?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do the students think El-ahrairah resembles any folk stories in our own culture? In what way is El-ahrairah used in rabbit society? Why is such a folk hero important to the rabbits?

Essay Topic 2

Identify the main themes of the story. Why do you think these themes are so important to the story? How does Adams use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 3

Look at the novel's characterization. How well drawn do you think Adams' characters are? Select one of the minor characters and discuss how much you know about his or her background. In what ways does Adams provide the reader with information about that character?

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