Mrs. Frisby and the Rats Quiz

What is the main focus of Chapter 20 in "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH"?

• Mrs. Frisby’s escape from the Fitzgibbon’s house

• The rats’ plan to move to Thorn Valley

• Timothy’s recovery from illness

• The capture of Dragon the cat

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who is the leader of the rats during the meeting in Chapter 20?

• Justin

• Nicodemus

• Jenner

• Brutus

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the main concern discussed by the rats in their meeting?

• How to find more food

• The safety of their current home

• The threat of the Fitzgibbons’ plow

• The need to rescue Mrs. Frisby

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why do the rats want to move to Thorn Valley?

• To find more food

• To escape from humans and live independently

• To help Mrs. Frisby’s family

• To avoid the cat, Dragon

What is Jenner’s opinion about the plan to move?

• He fully supports it

• He is against it

• He is undecided

• He wants to move immediately

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What argument does Jenner use to oppose the move?

• The journey is too dangerous

• They have everything they need in the farmer’s house

• The humans will help them

• The weather is too cold

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

How do the other rats react to Jenner’s opposition?

• They all agree with him

• They ignore him

• They debate and some disagree

• They force him to leave

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the ultimate decision made by the majority of the rats in Chapter 20?

• To stay in their current home

• To move to Thorn Valley

• To split into two groups

• To ask Mrs. Frisby for advice

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does the plan to move to Thorn Valley symbolize for the rats?

• A return to the wild

• Independence and self-sufficiency

• Defeat by humans

• A search for treasure

Which character is most persuasive in convincing the rats to move?

• Mrs. Frisby

• Nicodemus

• Jenner

• Brutus

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6