Characters & Setting
Who is Alice following at the beginning of the extract?
The White Rabbit
What object does Alice find on the glass table?
A tiny golden key
What does Alice wish she could do like a telescope?
Shut up/fold herself smaller.
What does the phrase "away went Alice like the wind" suggest?
She ran very quickly.
Why is Alice disappointed after shrinking?
She forgot to bring the golden key to the door.
What kind of place does Alice enter after losing sight of the Rabbit?
A long, low hall with many locked doors.
What words are written on the bottle Alice finds?
DRINK ME
Why has Alice begun to think few things are impossible?
Because many strange things have happened recently.
What is a "passage" in the context of the story?
A corridor or a hallway.
Why can't Alice retrieve the key?
The table is too tall and slippery for her new size.
Why doesn't Alice immediately drink from the bottle?
She wants to make sure it is not poisoned.
What does the golden key open?
A small door hidden behind a curtain.
Why does Alice feel nervous after shrinking?
She worries she might disappear completely.
What does "alas" mean in the phrase "but, alas!"?
Unfortunately
What irony occurs at the end?
Alice finally becomes the correct size to enter the garden but forgets the key needed to open the door.
Why is the garden so appealing to Alice?
It contrasts with the dark hall and represents beauty, freedom and escape.
What might the tiny door symbolize in Alice's journey?
Opportunity, discovery, or access to a new world.
What does Alice's caution about poison reveal about her character?
She is sensible, careful and capable of critical thinking despite the strange situation.
Why does Lewis Carroll use the comparison "like a telescope" several times?
To help readers visualize Alice shrinking and to reinforce the fantastical nature of Wonderland.
How does the author create suspense throughout the extract?
By presenting one obstacle after another.
How does the setting contribute to the sense of mystery in the extract?
How does the bottle function as a catalyst in the story?
It causes Alice to shrink, allowing the plot to move forward and creating a new problem.
How does Alice balance curiosity and caution throughout the extract?
She wants to explore and takes risks, but she first checks for danger and thinks carefully before acting.
What effect does the detailed description of the bottle's flavor have on the reader?
It makes the magical drink seem appealing and believable despite the fantasy setting.
What theme is developed through Alice's experiences in this extract?
Adaptation to change, curiosity, perseverance, or the challenges of growing up.