Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Chapters 3-8 Revision

1. What is the general setting of the first few chapters in the novel?

• A. the marketplace

• B. the farm

• C. the NIMH

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2. Who is considered the oldest animal in the woods according to Jeremy?

• A. the Owl

• B. Mr. Ages

• C. the shrew

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3. Who is being described as a tiny thing scarcely bigger than a peanut but with a wit as sharp as her teeth?

• A. the Owl

• B. Mr. Ages

• C. the shrew

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4. Why is Jeremy collecting shiny things?

• A. He has a collection of shiny objects.

• B. He is collecting them for a friend.

• C. He is selling them.

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5. Mrs. Frisby gnaws the string with her sharp teeth. What does the word "gnaw" mean?

• A. chew

• B. swallow

• C. cut

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6. What made the Owl change his attitude toward Mrs. Frisby?

• A. the fear of rats

• B. the voice of Jeremy

• C. the name of Mrs. Frisby

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7. I've come to request a favor from you. What does the word favor mean?

• A. approval

• B. presents

• C. reason

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8. How are Mrs. Frisby and the Owl similar?

• A. They are both afraid of Jeremy.

• B. They both need to move to a new home.

• C.They both need to see the Owl.

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9. What was the Owl's advice to Mrs. Frisby?

• A. Go to the rats

• B. Ask the farmer's help

• C.Go to the other mice

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10. Think about the narration of Chapters 3-8. In which point of view was the story being told?

• A. First Person Point of View

• B. Second Person Point of View

• C.Third Person Point of View

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