Alice's Adventures: Comprehension Questions

Front

What is unusual about the rabbit Alice sees?

Back

The rabbit takes a watch out of its waistcoat-pocket, which is unusual because Alice has never seen a rabbit with a waistcoat-pocket or a watch.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What does the word 'earnestly' mean in the context of the text?

Back

Seriously.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'started' mean as used in the text?

Back

Alice jumped with surprise.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

Why does Alice chase after the White Rabbit?

Back

Alice thinks the White Rabbit is strange and wants to know more about him.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

Why does the White Rabbit keep running?

Back

He is late for something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is a waistcoat?

Back

A vest.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does Alice wish for when she falls down the rabbit hole?

Back

She wishes her cat, Dinah, was with her.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What does the rabbit's behavior suggest about its character?

Back

The rabbit is in a hurry and seems to have important business, indicating it is anxious or busy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What does Alice's curiosity lead her to do?

Back

It leads her to follow the rabbit down the hole.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the significance of the rabbit hole in the story?

Back

It represents the beginning of Alice's adventure into a strange and magical world.