Answer:
1. a) He was fast because the hare is known to be fast, so he'd be proud of that.
2. b) The hedgehog asked the hare to race.
Step-by-step explanation:
Plot: The hare was so proud of his speed, so agreed to race with the hedgehog upon request. He thought he'd nap in between this, as he was so far ahead, but the hedgehog ended up beating him because of the hare's cockiness.