Storyworks Pinocchio

What is the main idea of the play "Pinocchio"?

• The importance of being honest and true to oneself.

• The adventures of a wooden puppet in a magical forest.

• The relationship between a boy and his pet cricket.

• The challenges of growing up in a small village.

Which event best summarizes the beginning of the play?

• Pinocchio becomes a real boy.

• Geppetto carves a wooden puppet named Pinocchio.

• Pinocchio runs away to join a circus.

• The Blue Fairy grants Pinocchio three wishes.

Why does Pinocchio decide to leave home?

• He wants to find his real parents.

• He is curious about the world outside.

• He is angry with Geppetto.

• He wants to become a famous actor.

What can be inferred about Geppetto's feelings towards Pinocchio?

• He is indifferent and uninterested.

• He is frustrated and annoyed.

• He is loving and caring.

• He is fearful and anxious.

 After he became lame, what was Pinocchio sold for? 

• His hair

• His eyes

• His nose

• to another circus

What did Geppetto say was the reason for the sudden change in their house?

• Pinocchio's transformation

• A change in the weather

• A magical spell

• A stroke of luck

During the exposition we learn information about...

• the characters, setting, and motivation/conflict

• the antagonist

• the setting and characters

• the rising action

Read the following lines of dialogue from Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. Which excerpt uses a tagline?

• "Farewell, Mr. Fish. Pardon the bother, and many thanks for your kindness."

• His yellow wig was in the Marionette's hand. "Pinocchio, give me my wig!"

• "It is Pinocchio! It is Pinocchio!" yelled all the Marionettes, pouring out of the wings.

• Will you please tell me if, on this island, there are places where one may eat without necessarily being eaten?"

How did Fire Eater show Pinocchio kindness?

• Fire Eater punished Pinocchio severely

• Fire Eater sold Pinocchio to a different circus

• Fire Eater banished Pinocchio from the circus

• 1. Giving him money

What does the word "mischievous" mean in the context of Pinocchio's behavior?

• Helpful and kind

• Naughty and playful

• Serious and focused

• Sad and lonely