Wind in the Willows Chapter 1 Flashcards

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What type of animal is Mole?

A meek, childlike underground dweller.

Who is Water Rat, also known as Ratty?

Mole's friend who lives by the river.

What type of animal is Otter?

A gregarious and bold river animal.

What is Badger's personality like?

Sober and reserved. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Toad's character.

Careless and outgoing. Signup and view all the answers

What does the river symbolize for Rat and Otter?

Their lively and beloved home. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bijou' mean?

A beautiful jewel. Signup and view all the answers

What are sculls?

A pair of oars used by a single rower. Signup and view all the answers

What is a hedgerow?

A thick row of bushes or small trees forming a hedge. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'copse' refer to?

A small grove of trees. Signup and view all the answers

What is a weir?

A dam in a river. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'punting' entail?

Propelling one's boat by using a pole against the river bottom. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'imperiously' mean?

Authoritatively. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'caressed' mean?

Touched gently and affectionately. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'seclusion'?

Privacy. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cellarage' refer to?

Cellar, underground storage space. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'contemptuous' mean?

Disdainful and disrespectful. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'chaffing'?

Scorning or mocking. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'insatiable' mean?

Unable to be filled or satisfied. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gingerly' mean?

Delicately or carefully. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'impromptu' mean?

Unplanned. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'emancipated' refer to?

Liberated. Signup and view all the answers

What phrase does Mole say expressing frustration about spring cleaning?

Bother! O Blow! Hang spring cleaning! Signup and view all the answers

What does Mole say when he is excited?

Up we go! Up we go! Signup and view all the answers

What does the elderly rabbit say about private road tolls?

Sixpence for the privilege of passing by the private road! Signup and view all the answers

What does Mole say in response to the rabbit's toll demand?

Onion-sauce! Onion-sauce! Signup and view all the answers

What does Rat say about going to the Wild Wood?

We don't go there very much, we river bankers. Signup and view all the answers

What does Rat say about the world beyond the Wild Wood?

Beyond the Wild Wood comes the Wide World. Signup and view all the answers

What does Rat say about Badger's attitude towards society?

That's just the sort of fellow he is! Simply hates Society! Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters

Mole: A meek and childlike creature who ventures out from his underground home to explore the world above.
Water Rat (Ratty): Mole's friend who resides by the river and encourages Mole to join him in his riverside lifestyle.
Otter: A gregarious river animal and a friend of Rat who enjoys social interactions.
Badger: A sober, reserved friend of Rat's, living in the mysterious Wild Wood; known for his wisdom.
Toad: An impulsive and carefree friend of Rat and Badger, living in a grand ancestral home beside the river.

Environment and Setting

River: The vibrant and cherished habitat for Rat and Otter, symbolizing freedom and adventure.
Hedgerow: Dense rows of bushes or small trees that serve as natural boundaries within the landscape.
Copse: A small grove of trees providing shelter and habitat around the riverbank.
Weir: A structure or barrier in the river to manage water flow or catch fish, crucial for river ecology.

Vocabulary

Bijou: Refers to something small and exquisitely beautiful, often used to describe precious items.
Sculls: Oars utilized by a single rower, important for navigating waterways.
Punting: A method of propelling a boat using a pole against the river bottom, emphasizing leisurely river travel.
Seclusion: A state of privacy or being away from social interactions, often desired by characters seeking peace.

Themes and Concepts

Emancipated: Refers to being liberated, potentially aligning with themes of freedom from societal constraints.
Insatiable: The notion of an unquenchable desire highlighting characters' pursuits of happiness or adventure.
Impulsiveness: Illustrated through Toad's character and actions, symbolizing youthful exuberance and disregard for consequences.

Memorable Quotes

Mole's Exclamation: "Bother! O Blow! Hang spring cleaning!" reflects his frustration with domestic chores.
Rat on Wild Wood: "We don't go there very much, we river bankers," showing his comfort in familiar surroundings.
Rat's Insight: "Beyond the Wild Wood comes the Wide World," indicating the allure of exploration beyond known territories.

Character Dynamics

Rat’s Perspective on Badger: "That's just the sort of fellow he is! Simply hates Society!" underscores Badger's preference for solitude versus Rat's sociability.
Mole's Adaptation: "Up we go! Up we go!" emphasizes Mole's enthusiasm and willingness to embrace new experiences despite his timid nature.

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Test your knowledge of key characters from Chapter 1 of 'The Wind in the Willows.' This quiz features flashcards covering significant characters like Mole, Ratty, Otter, and Badger. Perfect for those studying this classic tale by Kenneth Grahame.