Characters
Describe Bigwig
previous member of the Owsla, strong, independent, does not like taking orders, hot-headed
how did Fiver get his name?
he was the smallest and last of a 5-rabbit litter
Match the quotes to the speaker: "How long have rabbits been elil?"
Silver / Dandelion / Bigwig
Silver
What are outskirters?
the rabbits who are not the Owsla; the common-people with no power
Why is Blackberry leaving?
There are too many bucks in the warren and life is not fun if you are not in the Owsla
Describe Blackberry
intelligent, creative, small, black-tipped ears
How does Frith bless El-ahrairah?
He blesses his bottom half, giving him a shining white tail and long, powerful hind legs that will enable him to escape from most of his enemies
-strength, warming, speed
Match the quotes: "If we're going to live here we'll have to get on terms with them sooner or later"
Silver/Dandelion/Blackberry
Dandelion
What does Bigwig do to assist the crossing?
He pushes the raft forward with his head
Why does Hazel refuse to go with everyone else when they went to the river?
wants to wait for Fiver and Pipkin to be ready and able to swim across the river
Describe Buckthorn
tough and sturdy, strong, large, quiet, straightfoward
How does Hazel lead when deciding what to do about Cowslip's warren?
He is very direct in questioning the rabbits and leads through consensus
Match the quotes: "I'm not afraid to try it out. If they do try any tricks they'll find that I know a few myself"
Pipkin/Bigwig/Hazel
Bigwig
What does Fiver fear?
that the rabbits are in trouble because they're being deceived and lost, there is some kind of mysterious trouble
Why does Hazel predict Bigwig will be troublesome?
Although not a coward, he would only remain stable as long as things are clear. To him perplexity is worse that danger. Confusion angers him
Describe Fiver
prophet with a 6th sense, quiet, intelligent, small, nervous
How does Hazel restore Bigwig's assurance?
He flatters Bigwig and makes him feel good about what he did
Match the quotes: "That's how I feel myself. I just wanted to know if you did."
Strawberry/Hazel/Bigwig
Hazel
What does Pipkin notice about the other rabbits?
they seem sad and like they are not good fighters
Why are we reading this story in class?
Describe Silver
known for his strength and toughness. Quiet and straightforward. Only talks when necessary.
How far are the rabbits from the downs now?
4 miles
Match the quotes: "What do they stand to get from asking us to join the warren?"
Pipkin/Blackberry/Fiver
Blackberry
What is flayrah?
unusually good food (ex: lettuce)
Why do you think Adams wrote this story?
Answers may vary