The River Bank
Which character leaves his spring cleaning and discovers the river?
Mole
Whom does Mole hope to visit when he enters the Wild Wood alone?
Mr. Badger
What is the name of Toad's grand home?
Toad Hall
Why is Toad sent to prison?
He steals and crashes a motorcar and is rude to a police officer.
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place in which the story happens
Who becomes Mole's new friend at the riverbank?
Rat (Water Rat)
Why does Mole become frightened in the Wild Wood?
He sees frightening faces and hears threatening sounds from the Wild Wooders.
What new machine does Toad become obsessed with?
Motorcars / automobiles
Who helps Toad escape from prison?
The jailer's daughter
What does a character trait describe?
What a character is like
What does Rat pack for their trip on the river?
A picnic basket / picnic lunch
Who goes into the Wild Wood to search for Mole?
Rat
Why are Toad's friends worried about his driving?
He drives recklessly and keeps crashing.
What disguise does Toad wear when he escapes?
A washerwoman's clothes
Give one cause of Toad's troubles.
His boastfulness, carelessness, or obsession with motorcars
Why does Mole fall into the river?
He grabs the oars and tries to row before he knows how.
Where do Mole and Rat find shelter during the snowstorm?
At Mr. Badger's underground home
What do Rat, Mole, and Badger try to stop Toad from doing?
Driving and buying more motorcars
Who helps Toad get away while officers are chasing him?
A train driver / engine driver
How do Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad recapture Toad Hall?
They work together and enter through a secret underground passage.
What does Rat do after Mole falls into the water?
Rat rescues Mole and helps him recover.
How does Badger treat Mole and Rat after they arrive?
He welcomes them, warms them, feeds them, and gives them a safe place to rest.
Which trait best describes Toad near the beginning: careful, humble, or boastful?
Boastful
What does Toad discover when he finally returns home?
The stoats and weasels have taken over Toad Hall.
What lesson does Toad learn by the end of the story?
To be more humble and thoughtful, and to value his friends' help.