Toad's Adventures and Lessons Learned

In this chapter of 'The Wind in the Willows', Toad finds himself on a common near a gypsy caravan. Hungry and penniless, he negotiates with a gypsy to sell his horse for six shillings, six pence, and a hearty breakfast. Filled with pride, Toad sings about his cleverness. However, his pride leads to trouble when he encounters a motor car he had previously stolen. After a series of events, including driving the car and crashing it into a pond, Toad escapes into a river. He is eventually saved by Water Rat, marking the end of his adventurous day.

What does Toad initially think about the gypsy's offer to buy his horse?

• He is offended by the low offer.

• He is eager to sell it immediately.

• He wants to trade it for another horse.

• He doesn't understand the offer.

What does Toad do after selling his horse to the gypsy?

• He takes a nap.

• He continues to negotiate for more money.

• He eats a hearty breakfast.

• He buys a new horse.

What does Toad do as he walks along the road after leaving the gypsy?

• He looks for another horse to buy.

• He sings a song about his cleverness.

• He writes a letter to his friends.

• He plans his next adventure.

How do the gentlemen react when they find Toad on the road?

• They recognize him as a thief.

• They ignore him and drive away.

• They mistake him for a washerwoman.

• They call the police immediately.

What does Toad request from the driver of the motor car?

• To be left alone.

• To be given some food.

• To drive the car himself.

• To be taken to the nearest village.

What happens when Toad takes control of the motor car?

• He drives carefully and safely.

• He crashes the car into a pond.

• He returns the car to its owner.

• He drives to a nearby town.

How does Toad react after the car crash?

• He apologizes to the gentlemen.

• He runs away laughing.

• He tries to fix the car.

• He hides in the bushes.

What does Toad do when he sees the police chasing him?

• He runs into a river.

• He hides in a tree.

• He fights them off.

• He surrenders immediately.

Who rescues Toad from the river?

• Water Rat.

• The police.

• The gentlemen.

• The gypsy.

What lesson does Toad learn by the end of the chapter?

• To always trust strangers.

• To avoid traveling alone.

• To never sell his belongings.

• To be humble and cautious.