Children's Story: The Little Rabbits

Study Notes

The Story of Peter Rabbit

Four rabbits: May, Bugsy, Snowy, and Peter live under a fir tree with their mother.
Mrs. Rabbit warns the bunnies to avoid Mr. Greg's garden to prevent getting lost.
May, Bugsy, and Snowy collect blackberries while Peter sneaks into the garden.
Mr. Greg spots Peter stealing vegetables and yells "Stop, thief!" in fright.

Peter's Adventure

Peter eats lettuce, French beans, and radishes in Mr. Greg's garden until he feels sick.
In his panic, Peter loses track of how to return to the gate while being chased.
He loses one shoe among the cabbages and another among the potatoes.
Peter gets caught in a gooseberry net, leaving his jacket behind as he escapes.

The Chase with Mr. Greg

Peter attempts to hide from Mr. Greg in a toolshed.
He jumps into a water-filled can, but Mr. Greg finds him and begins to search.
Peter sneezes, accidentally alerting Mr. Greg, causing another chase.
In his escape, Peter breaks three flower pots while jumping out of the window.

Challenges Encountered

Peter is lost and overwhelmed in the garden, unsure of which way to go.
He encounters a locked door he cannot pass and a white cat, which he avoids due to believing that cats are dangerous.
Peter sees Mr. Greg hoeing onions and tries to remain unnoticed.

Return to Safety

Peter runs quickly past Mr. Greg and successfully squeezes under the gate to safety in the woods.
Exhausted, Peter makes it back home without looking behind, feeling tired and unwell.

Consequences at Home

At home, Peter collapses on the soft sand of his rabbit hole.
His mother wonders about his lost clothes, noting this is the second jacket and pair of shoes he has lost in a fortnight.
Peter feels sick in bed, prompting his mother to make him chamomile tea for recovery.

Vocabulary

Lane: A narrow passage between walls or buildings.
Squeezed: Slipped through something tight.
Out of breath: Unable to breathe easily due to exertion.
Woods: A forested area.
Hoeing: The act of using a hoe to break up soil or cultivate plants.
Fortnight: A period of two weeks.

Description

This quiz explores the adventures of four little rabbits named May, Bugsy, Snowy, and Peter. Follow their mother's advice and see how they resist the temptation to enter Mr. Greg's garden. Test your knowledge on this charming children's tale and its moral lessons.