The Wind in the Willows Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 91 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Wind in the Willows Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 91 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sound frightens Mole in the woods?

2. How does Rat know that Mole has gone into the woods?

3. What is Badger "busy" doing in his study?

4. What word does the carol repeat several times?

5. What animals do Rat and Mole see in the village?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mr. Toad invite Mole and Rat to do?

2. Why is it unusual for Badger to visit Rat and Mole?

3. Why does Rat give money to one of the field mice?

4. What ends Toad's adventure in this chapter?

5. Why isn't Toad unhappy when the expedition ends?

6. What does Badger persuade Toad to do?

7. What were the crimes that Toad committed, according to the court?

8. Why does Rat call Mole a "dull-witted animal?"

9. How does Badger take care of the hedgehogs?

10. What does Rat tell Mole about the Wide World?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the way that the author uses the senses to bring the story to life. Use quotations from the text to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

What is the function of the Sea Rat in this story? Write an essay describing his character and relationship to the theme of adventure vs. home.

Essay Topic 3

How do the different vehicles in this story relate to the theme of adventures? Write an essay to describe the relationship, using examples from the text.

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