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Who lives in the flat below Coraline's?
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?
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?
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?
Other than the dogs and the mice, which animal do we hear about?
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What does Coraline find that is mysterious in their drawing room on a rainy day?
What does Coraline find that is mysterious in their drawing room on a rainy day?
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Where does the door go?
Where does the door go?
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What does Coraline see in the drawing room after hearing a strange noise?
What does Coraline see in the drawing room after hearing a strange noise?
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What warnings do Coraline's neighbors give her?
What warnings do Coraline's neighbors give her?
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What does Miss Spink give Coraline to protect her against bad things?
What does Miss Spink give Coraline to protect her against bad things?
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How does Coraline feel about the warnings of danger?
How does Coraline feel about the warnings of danger?
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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.
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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.
