Words from the Other World
It Stands to Reason
Theme Please
It Stands for This...
Random Facts
200
When things are messy, wacky, crazy, and all over the place, they are P___ M___
What is Pell-Mell
200
What did the glass marbles Coraline has to collect represent?
What are souls?
200
There are several times when Coraline is faced with frightening circumstances, but she steels herself to fight through it all. Coraline receives inspiration from her father about this theme we've seen all through the book.
What is courage or bravery?
200
What eerie feature symbolizes "control" in Coraline?
What are buttons?
200
Name one of the Scottie dogs owned by Miss Spink and Miss Forcible.
Who are Hamish, Angus, or Bruce?
400
When the black cat is thrown at the Other Mother, it makes a deep, U____ howl.
The word means loudly howl or wail.
What is ululate/ululating?
400
When Coraline visits Miss Spink and Miss Forcible and has tea, what is used to foreshadow?
What are tea leaves?
400
This theme is present since Coraline is displeased with not one but two sets of parents, but eventually learns to appreciate them.
What is family?
400
What represents secrecy in Coraline?
What is the black key?
400
Tell me the first name of either Miss Spink or Miss Forcible...
What are either April or Miriam?
600
What does it mean to be "petulant"?
What is "to act in a childish or irritable way."
600
When the ghost children tell Coraline "This is our staging post. From here, we three will set out for unchartered lands, and what comes after, no one alive can say..." Where might they be going since their souls have been set free?
What is...heaven or free to cross over or move on since they are no longer imprisoned?
600
This phrase describes one of the main themes in Coraline...it is why the adventure kicks off since Coraline is unhappy with what is in front of her.
What is: "be careful what you wish for" or "the grass isn't always greener on the other side" ?
600
Which animal symbolizes a guardian angel or guiding spirit?
What is the Black Cat?
600
What is the name of the man upstairs?
Who is Mr. Bobo?
800
This word describes something that is rundown, neglected, or in deplorable condition, but the word can also mean "negligent in duty." D____
What is derelict?
800
Why are the ghost children no longer important to the Other Mother?
What is: because she has taken what she needs and they are of no use to her anymore?
800
Coraline is constantly bored and looking for ways to spice up her everyday life. This theme leads to wondering whether Coraline's adventure is real or made up...
What is imagination?
800
What is a frequent, common symbol throughout Coraline--even following her back home to the Real World?
What are hands?
800
Finish this common phrase:
"It's Coraline. NOT _____."
What is Caroline?
1000
This word means: lacking material form or substance; unreal. I________
What is insubstantial?
1000
Who is this and where did Coraline find them?
Who is Other Father and the basement (in the Other World)?
1000
The other world was carefully constructed by the beldam to represent Coraline's real life. Upon her initial visit to the other world, Coraline is shocked at how the world beyond the door is a better version of her own. Name one of these two themes that describe things as being not what they seem...
What are deception and/or illusion?
1000
What colorful, real world place represents safety?
What is the Pink Palace?
1000
Why did Neil Gaiman write Coraline?
What is:
-For his daughters
and/or
-To teach his daughters being brave doesn't mean you aren't scared at the same time