Plot
Where are Hazel and the others trapped?
Efrafa
Who is the leader of Efrafa?
General Woundwort.
What big idea is shown when the rabbits escape?
Freedom.
What natural feature helps protect the rabbits during the escape?
The river.
How do many rabbits in Efrafa probably feel?
Afraid.
What is Hazel trying to do in these chapters?
Help the rabbits escape from Efrafa.
Who is the leader of Hazel's group?
Hazel.
Why do the rabbits want to leave Efrafa?
They are not free, and are treated to harshly.
Why is the escape dangerous?
The rabbits are guarded and could be caught.
Why doesn't Hazel fight Woundwort?
Escaping is safer than fighting him.
What is used to help the rabbits escape?
A boat.
Which Rabbit helps distract the guards during the escape?
Bigwig.
What does the escape show about teamwork?
The rabbits need each other to succeed.
When does most of the escape happen?
At night.
What does Bigwig's actions tell/show us about him?
He is brave and loyal.
What does General Woundwort do when he realizes the rabbits are escaping?
He gets angry and tries to stop them.
How does Woundwort lead the other rabbits?
What does Woundwort's behaviour show about his rule?
Why is the river helpful to the rabbits?
The Efrafan rabbits cannot cross it easily.
How does the escape change the story?
The rabbits are finally free.
How do the rabbits finally get away from Efrafa?
By crossing the river.
How does Hazel lead differently from Woundwort?
He leads by caring about others and working together.
What does the story show about good leadership?
What makes Efrafa a bad place to live?
The rabbits have no freedom and are always watched.
Why are these chapters important?
They show the rabbits winning their freedom.