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100

Why were Toad, Rat, Mole, and Badger able to come in through the butler’s pantry without being heard?

A. Everyone in the house was asleep.
B. The Wild Wooders were making a lot of noise celebrating.
C. The pantry had thick walls.
D. The friends tiptoed very quietly.

                                                       


    

B. The Wild Wooders were making a lot of noise celebrating.

                                                       


    

100

What kind of story is The Wind in the Willows?

A. legend

B. fantasy

C. non-fiction

D. science fiction

                                                       


    

B. fantasy


100

Why were the Wild Wooders calling Toad "Modest Toad?"

A. They really thought Toad was shy.
B. They wanted him to feel proud.  
C. They couldn’t remember his name.
D. They were joking and making fun of him.

D. They were joking and making fun of him.

200

Describe the tunnel passage that the animals use on their expedition to Toad’s mansion.

A. Cold and dark.
B. Bright and cheerful.  
C. Warm and cozy.
D. Wide and open.

                                                       


    

A. Cold and dark.

200

After the four friends get Toad’s mansion back, why are Toad’s feelings hurt?                                                  

A. He lost his favorite chair.
B. Badger complimented Mole but not him.
C. Rat ignored him.
D. The Wild Wooders laughed at him.


    

B. Badger complimented Mole but not him.

200

Who are the Wild Wooders?

A. Rabbits and squirrels.
B. Owls and foxes.
C. Stoats, weasels, and ferrets.
D. Hedgehogs and mice.

C. Stoats, weasels, and ferrets.

300

In the tunnel, Badger wanted who first because he was very pleased with him and who was last?                                                       

A. Rat was first, Mole was last.
B. Badger was first, Ferret was last.
C. Toad was first, Rat was last.
D. Mole was first, Toad was last.

    

D. Mole was first, Toad was last.

                                                       


    

300

What does Badger mean when he, Rat, and Mole say they will “let bygones be bygones”? 

A. To forget old friends.
B. To forgive and move on.
C. To keep a secret.
D. To plan for the future.

                                                       


    

B. To forgive and move on.

                                                       


    

400

Where does the underground passageway lead?

A. Under the pantry in Toad's house.
B. Under the riverbank.
C. Under Badger’s den.
D. Under the library.

                                                       


    

A. Under the pantry in Toad’s house.

                                                       


    

400

Why do you think Toad’s father would tell Badger about the secret underground passage and not to his own son? 

A. He thought Toad was irresponsible.
B. He forgot to tell Toad.
C. He wanted Badger to have an adventure.
D. He didn’t trust anyone.

                                                       


    

A. He thought Toad was irresponsible.

500

Why do Badger and the others want to use an underground passage?

A. They didn’t want to walk in the rain.
B. They wanted to surprise Toad.
C. Sentinels were posted outside, so they needed to sneak in.
D. They liked going underground.

                                                       


    

C. Sentinels were posted outside, so they needed to sneak in.

                                                       


    

500

Why did Rat say, "Don't say 'learn 'em,' Toad."?

A. Because it was not good English.
B. Because Toad was talking too loudly.
C. Because Toad was wrong.
D. Because Rat wanted to change the subject.


A. Because it was not good English.