Down the Rabbit Hole Review

does the phrase “burning with curiosity” contribute to the meaning of the text? (RL.2.4)

“...she had never before seen a rabbit with either a waistcoat-pocket, or a watch to take out of it, and burning with curiosity, she ran across the field after it, and fortunately was just in time to see it pop down a large rabbit-hole under the hedge.”

• It expresses that Alice is hesitant to follow the Rabbit and find out what he is up to.

• It reveals that Alice is extremely interested in the Rabbit’s unusual behavior.

• It shows that Alice thinks it is perfectly natural to witness the Rabbit acting so strangely.

• It emphasizes that Alice only follows the Rabbit because she is bored and wants something more exciting to do.

2. What is the impact of the author’s use of imagery on the tone in the following lines from paragraph 6? (RL2.4)

“Either the well was very deep, or she fell very slowly, for she had plenty of time as she went down to look about her and to wonder what was going to happen next. First, she tried to look down and make out what she was coming to, but it was too dark to see anything; then she looked at the sides of the well, and noticed that they were filled with cupboards and book-shelves; here and there she saw maps and pictures hung upon pegs.”

• The imagery of “the well was very deep” indicates a fearful, uncertain tone.

• The imagery of “she fell very slowly” demonstrates Alice’s impatient mood.

• The imagery of the darkness within the well expresses Alice’s desire to escape her situation.

• The imagery of the cupboards and book-shelves and maps illustrates Alice’s increasing interest in her destination.

3. This question has two parts. First answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A: What effect does the following sentence have on the overall structure? (RL.2.5)

“The rabbit-hole went straight on like a tunnel for some way, and then dipped suddenly down, so suddenly that Alice had not a moment to think about stopping herself before she found herself falling down a very deep well.”

• The descriptive word choice reveals the climax of the story.

• The dialogue of the character emphasizes the setting.

• The third person perspective reinforces the plot sequence.

• It develops the theme, “Not everything you see is what it appears to be.”

4. Part B: What effect does the sentence have on the meaning of the text? (RL.2.5)

• It develops the setting by showing where the mysterious Rabbit lives.

• It develops the plot by showing the consequences of Alice’s unthinking curiosity.

• It develops the theme, “Be careful what you wish for.”

• It develops the theme, “Not everything you see is what it appears to be.”

How does the narrator’s point of view most influence how the events are described in the excerpt?

• a. It reveals that she is clumsy and fell into the rabbit’s hole by accident.

• b. It allows the narrator to reflect on her imagination of having love for animals and want to catch it for her pet.

• c. It shows that the narrator wants Alice to have an opportunity for showing off her knowledge about Longitude and Latitude.

• d. It emphasizes what is happening to Alice and how she feels.

This question has two parts. First answer Part A, then answer Part B.

Part A: What mood is suggested through the narrator’s perspective of Alice’s actions in paragraph 1-2? (RL2.6)

• Bored

• relaxed

• frustrated

• thoughtful

Part B: Select the sentence from the text that supports the answer in Part A. (RL 2.6/RL 1.1)

• a. “as well as she could, for the hot day made her feel sleepy and stupid)”

• b. “and what is the use of a book, thought Alice without, picture or conversation?”

• c. Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do…”

• d. “She felt as if she was dozing off, and had just begin to dream that she was walking hand in hand with Dinah,…”

Read the following line from the text:

“In another moment down went Alice after it, never once considering how in the world she was to get out again.’

How does the author reveal the narrator’s view of the main character? (RL 2.6)

• a. It reveals that she is clumsy and fell into the rabbit hole by accident.

• b. It reveals that she is impulsive and does not consider consequences.

• c. It reveals that she wants to travel and does not care about returning home.

• d. It reveals that she has a love of animals and wants to catch the rabbit for her pet.