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Questions and Answers
What did Alfie's dad suggest might still be in the room?
What did Alfie's dad suggest might still be in the room?
- The wind
- Alfie's anorak
- Whoever or whatever did something (correct)
- The old wooden wardrobe
Why did Raj react with fear when Dad pointed to the bed?
Why did Raj react with fear when Dad pointed to the bed?
- Because he saw something under the bed
- Because Alfie was standing near the bed
- Because he was told it might be hiding under the bed (correct)
- Because he was told to check under the bed
What made the loud noise when Alfie walked towards the wardrobe?
What made the loud noise when Alfie walked towards the wardrobe?
- The football sock falling
- The door creaking
- Alfie's anorak flying out
- The floorboard creaking (correct)
What did Alfie find in the wardrobe apart from his clothes?
What did Alfie find in the wardrobe apart from his clothes?
Why did Dad put his finger up to his lips?
Why did Dad put his finger up to his lips?
What did Alfie's anorak do when he opened the wardrobe door?
What did Alfie's anorak do when he opened the wardrobe door?
How did Raj react when Dad pointed to the bed?
How did Raj react when Dad pointed to the bed?
Why was the room not ideal for a game of hide-and-seek?
Why was the room not ideal for a game of hide-and-seek?
What was Alfie's father's specialty?
What was Alfie's father's specialty?
What was the reason for Alfie's reluctance to tell his father about the tooth snatching?
What was the reason for Alfie's reluctance to tell his father about the tooth snatching?
What did the dentist use to extract the teeth?
What did the dentist use to extract the teeth?
What did Alfie's father call him affectionately?
What did Alfie's father call him affectionately?
What was left behind by the eyeball?
What was left behind by the eyeball?
What did Alfie's father think happened to Alfie during the night?
What did Alfie's father think happened to Alfie during the night?
Who blew their nose on their sleeve?
Who blew their nose on their sleeve?
What was the last thing Raj did before inspecting the eyeball?
What was the last thing Raj did before inspecting the eyeball?
Study Notes
Alfie's Story
- Alfie tells his dad about the dentist's visit to the school, the special 'Mummy's toothpaste' that burned through stone, the tooth snatching happening every night, and being chased by the entire town.
- Alfie shows his dad the false teeth, which triggers an angry reaction from Dad.
Dad's Reaction
- Dad's anger turns to upset when he realizes Alfie didn't want to tell him about the situation.
- Dad reassures Alfie that they're a team and that he would do anything for his son, even die for him.
The Eyeball
- The trio inspects the eyeball, which has left a trail of thick brown slime on the sheet.
- Alfie is convinced that he didn't fall asleep and that the tooth was switched without him knowing.
- Dad suggests that Alfie must have nodded off at some point, but Alfie is adamant that he didn't.
The Mysterious Presence
- Raj and Alfie realize that the window was shut behind Raj, and that the gust of wind could not have been the cause of the tooth switching.
- Dad suggests that whoever or whatever did this must still be in the bungalow, and possibly even in the room.
- The trio searches the room, with Dad indicating the old wooden wardrobe as a possible hiding spot.
The Wardrobe
- Alfie opens the wardrobe door, and his anorak sleeve falls out, but there is no sign of anything evil lurking inside.
- The only thing inside is an old, unwashed football sock with yellow and green mould growing on it.
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Description
Alfie shares a fantastical tale about dentists, mysterious toothpaste, and tooth snatching with his dad, but will he believe it?
