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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. Which of these was NOT found in Mole's courtyard?

2. What has Mole never seen before this day?

3. What do Mole and Rat prepare for the carolers?

4. What does Mole's entrance smell like?

5. How many motorcars have been smashed up so far?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Badger show up?

2. Why is Mole so eager to meet Badger?

3. How does Toad escape from his room?

4. Why does Mole leave his home in this chapter?

5. What does Mole decide by the end of the chapter?

6. What does Mr. Toad invite Mole and Rat to do?

7. What does Rat tell Mole about Toad Hall?

8. What effect does it have on Rat and Mole when they see the humans enjoying their homes?

9. Why is the snowfall such a setback for Mole and Rat?

10. What event causes Toad to commit a crime?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Rat and Mole have a wonderful friendship. Write an essay comparing their friendship to other friends in history or literature.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the character of Mole in this story. What purpose does he serve in the book? How would you describe him? What makes him unique as a character?

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