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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 does Toad get angry at the others the next morning?

2. Where are the weasels planning to hold their banquet?

3. Which of the animals brings up the rear?

4. Where does Toad jump off the train?

5. What does Badger ask Mole to do after the attack is over?

Short Essay Questions

1. From the horse's point of view, is he better or worse in his new situation?

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

3. What does Toad find especially difficult about escaping from prison?

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

5. Why does Toad collapse in the middle of the road?

6. How does Water Rat know that fall is coming?

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

8. Would Water Rat have liked a life at sea?

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

10. Why was Otter so worried about his son?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 6, Mr. Toad, Badger, Rat, and Mole attempt to save Toad from his own behavior. Write about this event and its outcome. Were the friends right to interfere? Would the outcome have been different if they had simply let Toad indulge his obsession? Support your opinion with examples from the text.

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

What is the significance of the Wild Woods in this story? Track the mentions of the Wild Woods in the book and describe its meaning and importance to the themes of adventure and comfort.

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