The Wind in the Willows on Chapters 1 and 2

What is the name of the animal who is cleaning his house at the beginning of Chapter 1?

• Mole

• Rat

• Toad

• Badger

Which activity does Mole find more interesting than spring cleaning?

• Reading a book

• Exploring the outdoors

• Cooking dinner

• Visiting Toad Hall

Who invites Mole for a boat ride on the river?

• Badger

• Rat

• Otter

• Toad

Why does Mole feel nervous when he first gets into the boat with Rat?

• He cannot swim

• He is afraid of the dark

• He does not like Rat

• He is hungry

What is Rat’s favorite thing to do, as described in Chapter 1?

• Gardening

• Boating on the river

• Climbing trees

• Digging tunnels

How does Rat show kindness to Mole during their picnic?

• He gives Mole his hat

• He shares his food and makes Mole feel welcome

• He teaches Mole to swim

• He tells Mole a story

What does Mole accidentally do that causes trouble during the boat ride?

• He drops the oars in the water

• He falls asleep

• He sings loudly

• He jumps into the river

Why does Rat warn Mole about the Wild Wood?

• It is a good place for a picnic

• It is dangerous and full of unfriendly animals

• It is where Toad lives

• It is very noisy

Who lives at Toad Hall?

• Mole

• Rat

• Toad

• Badger

How does Rat describe Toad to Mole in Chapter 2?

• Shy and quiet

• Rich and generous, but easily excited by new things

• Mean and unfriendly

• Always sleeping