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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which three rabbits escape from the burrow?

2. What does the black rabbit signify?

3. What is the name of the story Dandelion tells in this chapter?

4. Which part of the General does Bigwig bite?

5. Who tries to stop the boat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the novel's dialogue. How does Adams' dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

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

Richard Adams based his account of Watership Down on actual rabbit behavior and using a book called the private life of rabbits. Examine rabbit behavior in the book Private Life of Rabbits by Ronald Lockley and discuss the following.

1) How accurate is Adams portrayal of rabbits and their habitats?

2) What changes does he make to actual facts and why does he make these changes?

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