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

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 - Easy

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 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Badger "busy" doing in his study?
(a) Reading
(b) Playing music
(c) Playing chess
(d) Sleeping

2. Which of these was NOT found in Mole's courtyard?
(a) Statues
(b) An apple tree
(c) Wire baskets
(d) Goldfish

3. Toad has fits in which he:
(a) Pretends that his chairs are a motorcar
(b) Threatens his friends with lawsuits
(c) Hops around the bedroom, screaming
(d) Begs his friends to let him drive

4. What does Toad ask Rat to do for him?
(a) Fetch a doctor and a lawyer
(b) Make him an egg sandwich
(c) Let him take a walk outside
(d) Bring him a cup of hot tea

5. Why is Rat unhappy on the expedition?
(a) He feels tired from walking so long
(b) Toad gives him the tiresome chores
(c) The rabbits make fun of his clothes
(d) He misses the river and his home

6. What does Rat take with him into the woods?
(a) His friend, Mr. Otter
(b) A big luncheon basket
(c) A first-aid kit
(d) A big stick and pistols

7. What does Badger do when Toad defies him?
(a) Wrestles him to the ground
(b) Growls and makes faces
(c) Locks him in his bedroom
(d) Storms out of the house

8. What does Mole compare the river to?
(a) A banquet for the senses
(b) A long, chattering snake
(c) A storyteller telling secrets
(d) A friendly child on a sunny day

9. What keeps the field-mouse from reciting his part in the play?
(a) He's too hungry
(b) Stage fright
(c) The lights go out
(d) It starts snowing

10. What does Rat suggest doing after the accident?
(a) Lodging a complaint with the police
(b) Suing the driver for damages to the wagon
(c) Getting in touch with the insurance agent
(d) Demanding an apology from the driver

11. One of the hedgehogs is named:
(a) Billy
(b) Ambrose
(c) Harry
(d) Vincent

12. Where were the hedgehogs going when they got lost?
(a) To school
(b) To visit friends
(c) To the store
(d) To the river

13. What is the first thing Rat and Mole do in Badger's home?
(a) Get warm by the fire.
(b) Tell about their adventure.
(c) Find beds to sleep in.
(d) Eat supper with Badger

14. Who gets the angriest at the careless motorcar driver?
(a) Toad
(b) The bird
(c) Mole
(d) Rat

15. What part of Toad's sentence carried the heaviest penalty?
(a) Exceeding the speed limit
(b) Driving recklessly
(c) Cheeking the police
(d) Stealing a motorcar

Short Answer Questions

1. What offer does Mole make to Rat?

2. What does Mole's entrance smell like?

3. Who sings a carol to Rat and Mole?

4. How do the animals get back to their homes?

5. Which animal in the Wild Wood does Rat like the best?

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