Ch. 1-2
Pippi befriends _____ and ____ in Chapter 1.
Tommy and Annika
Where do the adults in town decide Pippi should live?
A children's home
Who runs away during Pippi, Tommy, and Annika's picnic?
Mr. Nilsson, the monkey
Who does Pippi take on to fight at the circus?
The strong man (Mighty Adolf)
For what special occasion do Tommy and Annika invite Pippi to their home?
a coffee party
How did Pippi become an orphan?
Her mother died when she was a baby, and her father disappeared from their ship. Pippi thinks he is a cannibal king.
What happens when two policemen come to Pippi's house?
She plays tag with them and chases them around the house.
What animal do they come across in the field when trying to find Mr. Nilsson?
a bull
Who do the burglars think Mr. Nilsson is?
the man of the house (an adult)
What gift do Tommy and Annika bring for Pippi's birthday party?
a music box
What is a thing-finder?
Somebody hunts for things like lumps of gold, ostrich feathers, dead rats, candy, tiny screws, and so on.
Why does Pippi want to go to school?
She wants to get a Christmas vacation.
Compare and Contrast Pippi to Tommy and Annika.
Compare - They are all similar ages. They enjoy playing and animals. Tommy and Pippi both enjoy adventure. Contrast - Annika and Tommy are very well-behaved children who follow the rules and stay neat. Pippi is adventurous, wild, and not well-behaved.
What were the names of the two burglars?
Bloom and Thunder-Karlsson
What do Pippi, Tommy, and Annika search for in the attic?
ghosts
Who does Pippi get into a fight with in Chapter 2?
A bully named Bengt
How does Pippi get to school?
She rides her horse and arrives late.
How might Pippi be different if she had a more "normal" life growing up (if she had gone to school and lived with grown-ups)?
If Pippi had a more "normal" life, she would probably not be as adventurous or wild. She is very unique and knows how to do things for herself. With a normal life, she wouldn't be as interesting.
What was Pippi doing when the two burglars came to her house?
counting money on the floor
What does Pippi save the little boys from?
a burning building called the skyscraper
What was the name of the Swedish cookie Pippi made in Chapter 2?
Pepparkakor
What does Pippi draw on the floor of the school building?
a horse
In your opinion, what makes Pippi a one-of-a-kind character?
Pippi is a one-of-a-kind character because... (several correct answers/opinion)
Did the circus ringmaster enjoy Pippi's performance?
No, he was very angry with her.
At the very end of the book, what does Pippi say she wants to be when she grows up?
a pirate