Tick [  √  ] the correct answer(s) to complete the statements given below:

a. The Water Rat did not venture out into the Wide World. This shows that

1. the Water Rat was afraid of the people residing in the Wide World.
2. the Water Rat did not like travelling beyond the river.
3. the Wide World was just an imaginary place with no real existence.
4. the Water Rat had no friends in the Wide World.

b. The Mole is enjoying the experience of riding on a boat. This proves that

1. the Mole likes to try out new experiences.
2. the Mole is bored of his normal life.
3. the Mole wanted to be friends with the Water Rat.
4. the Water Rat had yummy food for the Mole on the boat.

c. The Water Rat feels that the river bank has become too crowded these days. This shows that

1. the Water Rat liked it when there were not many animals living by the river.
2. the Water Rat is possessive of The River.
3. several animals have made The River their home.
4. many animals keep barging into Water Rat's boat.

"By it and with it and on it and in it."

1. Who speaks these lines and to whom?
2. In this context what does 'it' refer to? What does the above statement mean?
3. Will the Mole be able to relate to the Water Rat's feelings for the river? Why?

"This is fine!" he said to himself. "This is better than whitewashing!"

1. Who says these lines and to whom?
2. In this context what does 'this' refer to? Why does the Mole feel that 'this' is better than whitewashing? Do you agree with the Mole? Why?
3. Is the Mole lazy? Justify your opinion.

"Up we go! Up we go!"

1. Who speaks these lines and to whom?
2. What does this extract refer to?
3. What idea does this extract give you about the location of Mole's dwelling vis-a-vis the riverside?

Why did the Mole have an aching back?