The River Bank
The River Bank Part 2
The Open Road
The Wild Wood
Themes
100
What activity is Mole doing at the beginning of the book?
He is doing spring cleaning.
100
When Mole tries to row the boat, what happens?
The flip over.
100
What runs the gypsy wagon off of the road, and it crashes into a ditch?
A motorcar
100
What is Badger like?
Important, has influence, dislikes society, shy
100

Which theme best describes someone who is welcoming and friendly?

Hospitality

200
When Mole digs his way out to the world, what does he find?
The River.
200
What does Rat teach Mole how to do?
Row and swim.
200
Why doesn't Toad help them with the crashed wagon?
He is busy thinking about motorcars.
200
During what season does Mole decide he wants to go visit Badger?
Winter.
200

What theme best describes someone who is always a good friend?

Friendship/Loyalty

300
Who is the first animal he meets when he comes out of his hole?
Water Rat.
300
During the summer, who does Mole ask Rat to take him to spend time with?
Toad.
300
How do Mole, Rat and Toad return to Toad Hall?
In a train!
300
Where does Badger live?
The Wild wood.
300

Which theme best describes someone who is the rotten apple that spoils the whole barrel?

Irresponsibility

400
When Mole first rides in the boat with his new friend, where are they going?
To have a picnic.
400
What kind of personality does Toad have?
good natured, boatstful, conceited, not too clever
400
How do Mole and Rat get back to Rat's house?
They row their boat.
400
Why does Mole get scared?
He thinks he is being chased.
400

Which theme best describes someone who take care of their friends?

Responsibility

500
Which 3 animals do they see while they are on the river for the first time?
Otter, Badger, and Toad
500
When they first get to Toad's house, what does he tell them he gave up boating for? (What is the "craze" he is into instead of boats)
The gypsy wagon.
500
What does Toad buy at the end of Chapter 2?
A motorcar.
500
Where does Mole hide in the Wild Wood?
In the hollow of a tree.
500
What is the literary term that refers to giving human characteristics to something else?
Personification.
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