Questions and Answers
What does Coraline discover about the house she moves into?
The house has three floors and neighbors living on each floor.
What secret does Miss Spink tell Coraline in chapter two?
The door is locked again.
What does Coraline find on the other side of the unlocked door?
Another mother and father with button eyes.
What does Coraline see when she enters the flat belonging to Miss Spink and Miss Forcible?
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What happens to Coraline's parents in chapter five?
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How does Coraline feel about the other mother by chapter six?
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What do the voices and faces in the dark tell Coraline?
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What game does Coraline decide to play with the other mother?
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What warning does Coraline receive from her other father?
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What does Coraline find in the attic during her adventure?
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How does Coraline trick the other mother in chapter eleven?
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What does Coraline realize at the end of the story?
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Study Notes
Chapter One
- Coraline moves to a large, three-story house with her family.
- Residents include Miss Spink and Miss Forcible on the ground floor and Mr. Bobo above them.
- Coraline begins to explore both indoors and outdoors, gaining access to the drawing room.
Chapter Two
- After the rain ends, Coraline meets Miss Spink, who reveals a secret.
- The door to the other world is locked, and Coraline receives two warnings.
- Miss Spink reads her future in tea leaves and gives Coraline a holey stone for protection.
Chapter Three
- Coraline and her parents visit a nearby town for school clothes on a sunny day.
- Upon returning, Coraline unlocks the door to the other side of the flat.
- She finds a parallel world where the other parents have button eyes, and the food is delicious; rats can sing.
Chapter Four
- Coraline encounters a cat in the alternate universe, which turns out to be the same cat from her world.
- The flat of Miss Spink and Miss Forcible showcases a theater performance for dogs, where they are younger and also feature button eyes.
Chapter Five
- Coraline's parents mysteriously disappear, leaving her anxious and alone.
- After a restless night, the cat reveals her parents' sad reflection in a mirror, with a message for help.
- Coraline attempts to contact the police but is dismissed and resolves to rescue her parents.
Chapter Six
- Waking up in the alternate world, Coraline interacts with the other father and the cat.
- The environment feels surreal, with the other mother controlling everything and Coraline feeling trapped.
Chapter Seven
- Coraline is held captive in darkness, where she encounters the trapped souls of past children.
- Their warning encourages her to escape, revealing how the other mother drains their essence.
Chapter Eight
- After being released, Coraline has breakfast served by the other mother.
- She proposes a game with high stakes: winning means saving her parents and the captive children.
Chapter Nine
- Coraline explores, discovering the empty flat and encountering a monstrous version of the other father.
- He warns her of the dangerous nature of the other mother and begins to pursue her.
Chapter Ten
- In the attic, she finds a version of Mr. Bobo and his rats, along with the last marble of the game.
- Despite falling and feeling defeated, the cat encourages and aids Coraline.
Chapter Eleven
- Coraline and the cat confront the other mother in her original home.
- By using trickery, Coraline retrieves the snow globe of her parents before escaping.
Chapter Twelve & Thirteen
- Coraline's parents return, now free from the other mother's control, and she appreciates their cooking.
- A dream foreshadows more challenges, hinting that the other mother is still a threat.
- Coraline hosts a tea party with her dolls, ultimately tricking the other mother into a well, securing her family's safety.
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This quiz covers key points from the chapters of 'Coraline.' Explore the main events and characters introduced in the story as Coraline navigates her new environment. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of the book's initial chapters.
