Story Elements
This is the place where most of The Wind in the Willows takes place (name a setting)
The riverbank, Badger's house or Toad Hall
This character is tidy, well-mannered, and loves his home (who is it?)
Mole
One simple theme of the story is _________.
friendship/loyalty, responsibility, irresponsibility, hospitality
Cause: Mole grabs the oars of the row boat. Effect: ___
The boat tips over and Mole and Rat fall into the river.
What is the first event that happens in the story?
Mole decides to leave his home for the first time and explore the riverbank.
This cheerful, water-loving character is kind and helpful to Mole (who is it?)
Rat
Which theme warns about acting without thinking?
irresponsibility
Cause: Toad acts without thinking and tells lies. Effect: ___.
He gets arrested / loses his home / others must rescue him.
What three characters does Toad lie to during his escape from jail?
The cowboy, the barge-woman, the train conductor
Name two traits of Toad.
impulsive, boastful, reckless
How does friendship help solve problems in the story? Give one example.
Example: Rat, Mole and Badger support Toad no matter what decision he makes! They help Toad grow into a responsible person!
Cause: The field mice show up to Mole's home and Mole has no food. Effect: _________.
Rat sends the field mice to the store and looks through Mole's cupboards.
What is the problem the characters must face in the middle of the story (the main conflict)?
Toad’s reckless behavior / Toad losing control of his actions causing trouble
Describe Badger’s personality in one sentence and give evidence from the story.
Badger is wise and serious—he helps organize the others to deal with Toad / he lives in his stronghold and gives advice
What character shows the theme of hospitality to all characters throughout the entire story?
Badger
Cause: Toad loses control of Toad Hall to the weasels and stoats. Effect: ___
Rat, Mole, Badger and Toad must work together to gain back control of Toad Hall.
Identify the story’s resolution — how is the main problem solved?
Toad learns his lesson and returns home / friends help Toad and restore peace
Choose a character and explain how that character changes from the beginning to the end of the story.
Toad becomes more responsible after losing everything and being helped by friends
What theme from The Wind in the Willows could also be a theme of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon? Pick the best answer.
Friendship/Loyalty
Toad changes his ways of irresponsibility and learns responsibility and friendship.