Coraline - Chapters 1 and 2

Questions and Answers

Who lives in the flat below Coraline's?

Miss Spink, Miss Forcible and their many dogs.

What jobs did Miss Spink and Miss Forcible have when they were young?

They were actresses on the stage.

Who lives in the flat above Coraline's?

The crazy old man, who has a mouse circus.

Other than the dogs and the mice, which animal do we hear about?

A black cat. Signup and view all the answers

What does Coraline find that is mysterious in their drawing room on a rainy day?

An old wooden door. Signup and view all the answers

Where does the door go?

Nowhere. It opens on a brick wall. Signup and view all the answers

What does Coraline see in the drawing room after hearing a strange noise?

The wooden door is open, even though her mother closed it earlier. Signup and view all the answers

What warnings do Coraline's neighbors give her?

The crazy old man says that his mice told her to not go through the door. Miss Spink and Miss Forcible tell her she is in terrible danger. Signup and view all the answers

What does Miss Spink give Coraline to protect her against bad things?

A stone with a hole in it. Signup and view all the answers

How does Coraline feel about the warnings of danger?

She thinks it sounds exciting. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Coraline - Chapters 1 and 2

Coraline lives in a flat with neighbors above and below.
Below Coraline are Miss Spink and Miss Forcible, former actresses known for their theatrical careers.
Above Coraline resides a peculiar old man who has a mouse circus.
An additional presence is a black cat, which adds to the story's mysterious atmosphere.
On a rainy day, Coraline discovers an old wooden door in her drawing room.
The door leads to nowhere; it opens onto a brick wall, initially puzzling Coraline.
That night, she notices the wooden door has mysteriously opened despite her mother previously closing it.
Coraline speaks with her neighbors who express concerns; the old man warns her through his mice, while Miss Spink and Miss Forcible caution her about imminent danger.
To protect Coraline from potential threats, Miss Spink gifts her a stone with a hole in it, a protective charm.
Despite the warnings of danger, Coraline finds the adventurous prospect of exploring the door intriguing and exciting.

Description

Explore the intriguing world of Coraline as she navigates her peculiar surroundings and encounters mysterious neighbors. In these first two chapters, a seemingly innocuous door leads her on a path to adventure and danger. Unravel the story's elements of curiosity and caution in this enchanting tale.