MS The Wind in the Willows Chapters 1 and 2

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

• Rat

• Mole

• Badger

• Toad

Which river animal first befriends Mole after he leaves his home?

• Otter

• Toad

• Rat

• Badger

What is the main setting of Chapters 1 and 2?

• The Wild Wood

• Toad Hall

• The River Bank

• The Town

What does Rat offer Mole when they first meet?

• A ride in a car

• A picnic on the river

• A visit to Toad Hall

• A walk in the Wild Wood

Which animal is described as loving "messing about in boats"?

• Mole

• Rat

• Badger

• Toad

Why does Mole decide to leave his underground home at the start of the story?

• He is searching for food

• He is bored with spring cleaning

• He wants to visit Toad Hall

• He is looking for Badger

How does Rat react when Mole almost tips the boat over?

• He laughs and encourages Mole

• He scolds Mole gently and teaches him

• He jumps into the water

• He leaves Mole alone

What does the river symbolize for Mole in these chapters?

• Danger and fear

• Adventure and new experiences

• Hard work and responsibility

• Loneliness

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Rat and Mole in the first two chapters?

• They are rivals

• They are strangers who become friends

• They are old enemies

• They are family

Why does Rat prefer the river over other places?

• He likes the food there

• He enjoys the peace and the activities on the water

• He is afraid of the Wild Wood

• He owns a houseboat