G6 - Wind in the Willows - Quiz

Why did Mole leave his home at the start of the story?

• He was moving to a new house

• He was invited by Rat

• He was tired of spring cleaning

• He lost his way underground

What was Mole's first reaction to the river?

• He found it fascinating and beautiful

• He thought it was boring

• He was afraid of it

• He ignored it

What did Rat say about boats?

• “There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”

• “Boats are dangerous.”

• “Boats are boring.”

• “Mole should never touch a boat.”

What happened when Mole tried to row the boat?

• He succeeded easily

• He refused to try

• He fell into the river

• Rat pushed him in

What new interest had Toad developed?

• Fishing

• Travelling in a caravan

• Farming

• Climbing trees

What colour was Toad’s caravan?

• Blue

• Canary-yellow

• Red

• Green

What caused the caravan to crash?

• A storm

• A broken wheel

• A passing motor-car

• Toad’s careless driving

What was Toad’s reaction after the crash?

• He became obsessed with motor-cars

• He cried over his caravan

• He blamed Rat

• He fixed the caravan

Why did Mole go into the Wild Wood?

• He was bored

• He wanted to meet Badger

• He lost his way

• He followed a squirrel

What frightened Mole in the woods?

• A bear

• Noises and strange shadows

• Toad’s car

• Thunder