Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Chapter 1
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What does Alice think about the book her sister is reading?

  • It is interesting and engaging.
  • It has too many pictures.
  • It is boring because it lacks images and conversations. (correct)
  • It should be read aloud to her.

    • How does Alice initially react to the White Rabbit?

  • She ignores it completely.
  • She tries to catch it immediately.
  • She is curious and follows it. (correct)
  • She is frightened and runs away.

    • What unique attribute does the Rabbit possess that surprises Alice?

  • It wears a waistcoat and has a watch. (correct)
  • It can read books.
  • It has pink eyes.
  • It can talk.

    • What happens when Alice follows the Rabbit down the hole?

    <p>She falls slowly down a very deep well. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Alice notice on the sides of the well she is falling down?

    <p>Books and cupboards. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Alice decide to place the jar into a cupboard?

    <p>She worries it could injure someone if she drops it. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Alice perceive her fall after experiencing it?

    <p>As something she could boast about at home. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might Alice say if she fell from a higher place?

    <p>She would brag about it. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What supplies or items does Alice see in the well?

    <p>Empty jars and maps. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Alice contemplating doing before the White Rabbit appeared?

    <p>Picking daisies for a chain. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Alice's initial state of boredom

    Alice is bored and disengaged, finding no entertainment in her sister's book which lacks pictures and conversation.

    What does 'Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!' reveal about the White Rabbit?

    The White Rabbit's repeated exclamation signifies his urgency and the importance of being on time.

    Why does Alice follow the rabbit?

    Alice's curiosity and impulsiveness drive her to follow the rabbit down the rabbit hole. It highlights her adventurous spirit.

    What does the rabbit hole represent?

    The rabbit hole is a gateway into a fantastical world, symbolizing the start of Alice's adventure into Wonderland.

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    Why is Alice's fall slow and gradual?

    Alice's slow descent allows her time to consider her situation and foreshadows the strange and unexpected events she will encounter in Wonderland.

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    What are the cupboards and shelves in the well a sign of?

    The cupboards and shelves in the well provide Alice with an opportunity for exploration and foreshadow the peculiarity of Wonderland, where the ordinary is turned upside down.

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    Why does Alice think she'll be brave if she falls down the well?

    Alice's actions reveal her naivete and illustrate her eagerness to embrace the fantastical situations she encounters in Wonderland.

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    What is significant about Alice's fall?

    Alice's journey through Wonderland is a process of self-discovery, and her falling experience marks the beginning of her transformation.

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    What is the jar labeled 'ORANGE MARMALADE' symbolic of?

    The jar labeled 'ORANGE MARMALADE' is empty. Alice's sense of wonder and curiosity makes her pick it up and try to explore it.

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    Why is Alice worried about dropping the jar?

    Alice's concern for others, even in a fantastical setting, highlights her compassion and emphasizes the importance of responsibility.

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    Study Notes

    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Chapter 1 Summary

    • Alice grows bored sitting with her sister, looking at a book with no pictures.
    • Wandering outside, Alice spots a White Rabbit with a waistcoat pocket and watch.
    • Curious about the rabbit, Alice follows it down a rabbit-hole.
    • Alice falls down a deep hole for a long time.
    • She lands on the ground, unharmed, and finds another long passage.
    • Alice sees the White Rabbit running down the passage.
    • Alice runs after the rabbit, losing sight of it at a corner.

    Extract 1 - Alice's Boredom and Meeting the Rabbit

    • Alice, bored, considers picking daisies but is more engaged with the prospect of making a daisy chain.
    • A White Rabbit with pink eyes runs past, causing Alice's attention to shift to the rabbit.
    • The rabbit says "Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!" while taking a watch out.
    • Alice is astonished by the rabbit's actions and follows it.
    • She runs across the field and sees the rabbit disappear down a large rabbit-hole.
    • Alice jumps after it, falling down the hole.

    Extract 2 - Falling Down the Hole and Further Adventures

    • Alice falls down the rabbit-hole, never considering how she will escape, falling down a deep well.
    • She has plenty of time to look at the well's sides (cupboards, book-shelves with maps, etc.) while she falls.
    • Alice takes a jar from a cupboard, thinking it is orange marmalade, but it is empty.
    • Alice lands on a heap of sticks and dry leaves, landing her fall.
    • Alice notices the White Rabbit running down another passage.
    • Alice chases the rabbit down the passage and disappears around a corner.

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