Events
What does the little man do when he is kicked by a donkey pulling his coach?
pretends to give it a kiss and bites off his ear
What was the name of the showman?
extra 100 pts. what is the name of this character in the Disney version of Pinocchio?
Fire eater
(Stromboli)
Who does Pinocchio kill in the beginning of the book.
the talking cricket
What is the first and last name of the author who wrote Pinocchio ?
Carlo Collodi
What causes the donkey to change back into a puppet?
The sea water
What does Pinocchio sell so that he can go to the puppet show?
Who does Pinocchio see when he learns to turn the windlass and how does he respond?
Lampwick his friend as a donkey and Pinocchio is heartbroken
Why was the nickname Polendina given to Geppetto?
Because his yellow wig looked like polenta (pudding made of Indian corn)
What was the nationality of Carlo Collodi?
Italian
How long was Pinocchio at playland before he noticed some physical changes?
five months
What is the name of the town where everyone works?
Busy Bee Town
What is another name for a puppet used in this book?
Marionette
What is Lampwicks real name?
Romeo
Which century did Collodi live in?
the 1800s
the 1900s
the 2000s
the 1800s
born 1826; died 1890
Who was at the donkey circus and what was she wearing?
The blue fairy and a medallion about her neck with a portrait of the puppet
Why were the school boys angry with Pinocchio?
Because he was making them look bad by working hard at school.
List the four things good boys are according to the blue fairy.
1. obedient
2. like to work and study
3. tell the truth
4. like to go to school
Who were the three doctors that were sent for?
a crow, an owl and a talking cricket
Collodi was the eldest of how many children?
ten
What swallows Pinocchio and which two characters does he meet inside?
shark; Tunny fish and Gepetto
Name the five fish types that the fisherman catches
1. sardines
2. crabs
3. anchovies
4. mullet
5. whiting
What was Pinocchio's one fault?
He made too many friends
Fill in the blank with the exact words, instead of working until 10 o'clock, Pinnochio worked until _____________ and instead of making 8 baskets, he
made ______________.
midnight; 16
What is Collodi's real last name... OR
name three ways Pinocchio shows he has changed his character at the end of the story?
Lorenzini
a) recognizes the assassins for who they really are
b) he is willing to work the windlass for money instead of asking for a free handout
c) He worked above and beyond to take care of his father
d) he worked hard at his studies
other answers will vary
How long does Gepetto live inside the fish? How does he survive?
2 years; supplies from the merchant ship that was also swallowed