Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Chapter 2

What imaginary world does Alice tell her kitten about?

Looking-Glass House

Where does Alice find herself after stepping through the mirror?

On the mantelpiece

What distracts Alice after coming to the aid of the White Queen's daughter?

A book on the shelf

What do the chess pieces in Looking-Glass House do when Alice encounters them?

Ignore Alice's presence Signup and view all the answers

Who constantly corrects Alice's etiquette during their conversation?

The Red Queen Signup and view all the answers

Which flower responds to Alice when she wonders aloud how to get to the garden?

Tiger-lily Signup and view all the answers

Who marks a course for Alice and explains that she will become a Queen at the end of the game?

Red Queen Signup and view all the answers

What insect does Alice converse with in the forest?

Gnat Signup and view all the answers

Who explains to Alice that time moves backward in Looking-Glass World?

White Queen Signup and view all the answers

Which character boasts about changing the meanings of words at will?

Humpty Dumpty Signup and view all the answers

Who does Alice watch doing battle in the town?

Lion and Unicorn Signup and view all the answers

What happens every time Alice tries to slice the Looking-glass cake?

Pieces fuse back together Signup and view all the answers

Who rescued Alice from the Red Knight?

The White Knight Signup and view all the answers

What does the White Knight promise to do for Alice?

Bring her safely to the last square to become a queen Signup and view all the answers

What did Alice notice about the sound of the Red Queen and the White Queen snoring?

It resembled music Signup and view all the answers

What did Alice find behind the huge door marked “QUEEN ALICE''?

A huge banquet in her honor Signup and view all the answers

What causes the banquet in Alice's honor to turn chaotic?

'Overwhelmed, Alice pulls away the tablecloth and grabs the Red Queen.' Signup and view all the answers

Where does Alice find herself sitting after crossing the final brook?

On the bank with a crown on her head Signup and view all the answers

'Alice wonders aloud whether or not her adventures were her own dream or whose dream?'

'The Red King's dream' Signup and view all the answers

'Who falls asleep in Alice's lap after questioning her relentlessly?'

'The Red Queen' Signup and view all the answers

What role does the chess game play in guiding Alice's journey through Looking-Glass World?

It represents a larger force guiding her life Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about Alice's control over her journey to becoming a queen?

She has no say in the trajectory of her life Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention that Alice starts as a pawn at the beginning of the game?

To show her limited perspective and power at the start Signup and view all the answers

What does Carroll imply by suggesting that all events in Alice's journey are preordained?

There is a larger force guiding Alice through life Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe Alice's understanding of the rules of the chess game initially?

She has no clue about the rules of the game Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested about free will and individual choices in the text?

Individual choices are always bound by rigid rules Signup and view all the answers

How does language function in Through the Looking-Glass?

By causing actions to happen when spoken Signup and view all the answers

Why does Alice feel lonely in Looking-Glass World?

The lack of compassion shown by others towards her Signup and view all the answers

How do words and actions relate in Looking-Glass World?

Words directly lead to actions being performed Signup and view all the answers

Who is the one character that shows Alice compassion in her adventures?

The White Knight Signup and view all the answers

How does Alice deal with her loneliness in Looking-Glass World?

By attributing human qualities to objects around her Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Alice recites a nursery rhyme in Through the Looking-Glass?

Characters start performing the actions described Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of Looking-Glass World that challenges Alice's understanding?

Destinations are reached by walking in the opposite direction Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe Alice's experiences in Looking-Glass World compared to her familiar world?

Meaningful parodies Signup and view all the answers

What motif does Carroll emphasize in Through the Looking-Glass through the characters of Looking-Glass World?

Dream motif Signup and view all the answers

How does Alice experience her adventures through Looking-Glass House and the chess game?

By reliving her memories Signup and view all the answers

What does Alice do at the beginning of Through the Looking-Glass that sets the stage for fantastical adventures?

Falls asleep Signup and view all the answers

How does Looking-Glass World challenge Alice's thinking?

By allowing cakes to be cut before being passed out Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Red and White Kings being able to move only one space at a time in the chess game?

It mirrors the slow and careful decision-making process of kings. Signup and view all the answers

How does Alice's movement as a pawn in the chess game relate to her understanding of her journey?

Alice's limited movement represents her controlled progress towards womanhood. Signup and view all the answers

How does the train imagery reinforce the theme of Alice's journey toward womanhood?

The train's motion reflects Alice's unstoppable progression into adulthood. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Alice have limited visibility of the board as a pawn in the chess game?

Alice's restricted vision symbolizes her limited foresight and understanding. Signup and view all the answers

In what way do the Red and White Queens' abilities on the chessboard differ from those of the Red and White Kings?

The Queens have greater control over the board due to their unlimited mobility. Signup and view all the answers

How does Alice's transformation into a queen at the end of the game symbolize her journey in Looking-Glass World?

Becoming a queen mirrors Alice's acceptance of her independent growth. Signup and view all the answers