illustrated portraits of Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger set against a woodland scene

The Wind in the Willows

by Kenneth Grahame

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1. In "The River Bank," what drew Mole to venture outside? What captivated him so much about the outdoors?

2. What kind of character is Water Rat? What are the things that matter most to him?

3. How does Grahame help the reader imagine what the Wild Wood looks like? Why did he choose these specific details to describe the scene? What effect was he aiming to achieve by including them?

4. Toad seems to be dissatisfied with his life. Why can't he stick to one hobby? What is it about the yellow gypsy cart and later the automobile that appeals to him?

5. Why did Grahame choose creatures like weasels and stoats to be the ones who take over Toad Hall?

6. Why did Toad's father instruct Badger not to inform his son about the secret tunnel under Toad Hall? When did he say it would be appropriate to tell Toad about the passage?

7. How is the seafaring rat different from Ratty?

8. Why did the Piper in "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" intentionally make the animals forget that they had seen him?

9. What does Mole learn about the history of the Wild Wood from Mr. Badger?

10. Grahame describes a particular seasonal event in the chapter "Wayfarers All." What is it and how does he feel about it?

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