Through the Looking Glass Literary Analysis Assessment

What is the primary setting of "Through the Looking Glass"?

• A. A garden in summer

• B. The Looking Glass world in winter

• C. Wonderland in spring

• D. A castle in autumn

Answer explanation

The primary setting of "Through the Looking Glass" is the Looking Glass world, which is depicted as a winter landscape. This contrasts with the original Wonderland, making option B the correct choice.

How does Alice enter the Looking Glass world?

• Through a rabbit hole

• By drinking a potion

• By climbing through a mirror

• Through a magical door

Answer explanation

Alice enters the Looking Glass world by climbing through a mirror, which serves as the portal to this fantastical realm, unlike the other options which are not part of the story.

What game structure serves as the basis for Alice's journey?

• Checkers

• Chess

• Cards

• Dominoes

Answer explanation

Alice's journey is structured like a game of chess, where each move represents a decision or challenge she faces, mirroring the strategic and often unpredictable nature of the chessboard.

Who are the twin characters Alice meets in the garden?

• A. Tweedledum and Tweedledee

• B. Red King and White King

• C. Red Queen and White Queen

• D. Humpty Dumpty and White Knight

Answer explanation

Alice meets the twin characters Tweedledum and Tweedledee in the garden. They are known for their playful and nonsensical dialogue, making them memorable figures in Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass."

What position does Alice start as in the chess game?

• Queen

• Knight

• Bishop

• White Pawn

Answer explanation

In chess, each player starts with a set of pieces. Alice, playing as White, begins with her Queen positioned on d1. This makes 'Queen' the correct answer, as it is one of the key pieces in the game.

Which character repeatedly runs but stays in the same place?

• The White Knight

• The Red Queen

• Humpty Dumpty

• The White King

Answer explanation

The Red Queen is known for her famous line about running fast to stay in the same place. This concept illustrates the idea of needing to run just to keep up, making her the correct answer.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What happens to the objects in the shop run by the Sheep?

• They turn to gold

• They disappear

• They float away

• They transform into different items

Answer explanation

In the shop run by the Sheep, the objects undergo magical transformations, leading to them turning to gold, disappearing, floating away, or transforming into different items, showcasing the whimsical nature of the shop.

What nursery rhyme character appears as a major figure in the story?

• Little Bo Peep

• Mother Goose

• Humpty Dumpty

• Little Boy Blue

Answer explanation

Humpty Dumpty is a well-known nursery rhyme character who is often depicted as a major figure in stories, particularly due to his famous fall and the subsequent attempts to put him back together again.

What does Alice become at the end of her journey?

• A. A princess

• B. A queen

• C. A knight

• D. A bishop

Answer explanation

At the end of her journey, Alice becomes a queen, symbolizing her growth and maturity throughout her adventures in Wonderland. This transformation reflects her newfound confidence and authority.

Which character helps Alice cross the final brook?

• The Red Queen

• The White Queen

• The White Knight

• The Red King

Answer explanation

The White Knight assists Alice in crossing the final brook, showcasing his chivalrous nature and willingness to help her on her journey.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1