The Terrible Things in the Forest

In Eve Bunting's allegory, 'Terrible Things,' forest creatures live peacefully until the 'terrible things' arrive, capturing groups based on arbitrary traits. As each group is taken, the remaining creatures rationalize the loss until only the white rabbits remain. Little Rabbit survives by hiding and realizes the importance of unity against oppression. He decides to warn others, hoping they will listen.

What was the initial setting of the story?

• A bustling city

• A peaceful forest clearing

• A desert oasis

• A snowy mountain

What did the Terrible Things first take away?

• The birds

• The porcupines

• The fish

• The rabbits

How did the other creatures react to the birds' capture?

• They tried to rescue the birds

• They were relieved it wasn't them

• They were indifferent

• They celebrated

What was the reason given by Big Rabbit for not questioning the Terrible Things?

• They were friendly

• They were misunderstood

• They didn't need a reason

• They were too powerful

What did the Terrible Things take during their second visit?

• The frogs and fish

• The rabbits

• The porcupines

• The squirrels

How did the squirrels try to escape the Terrible Things?

• By hiding underground

• By climbing high into the trees

• By swimming away

• By flying

What was the reaction of the forest creatures after the squirrels were taken?

• They were sad

• They rationalized the squirrels' capture

• They were happy

• They planned a rescue

What did the Terrible Things take during their third visit?

• The porcupines

• The frogs and fish

• The birds

• The rabbits

How did the frogs and fish try to avoid capture?

• By hiding in the trees

• By diving deep into the water

• By running away

• By camouflaging

What was the forest creatures' reaction after the frogs and fish were taken?

• They were indifferent

• They were relieved

• They were angry

• They were confused