Coraline: Chapter 1 - Comprehension Quiz

When Miss Spink and the man upstairs call her 'Caroline,' it suggests that they...

• think 'Coraline' is a strange name.

• are not listening to her very carefully.

• want to give her a new nickname.

The story says the rain 'meant business'. This idiom tells us that the rain was...

• very light and short.

• stopping and starting.

• very heavy and serious.

Why does Coraline's father probably suggest exploring the flat?

• Because the flat is dangerous and he wants her to be careful.

• Because he is busy with work and wants to give her a fun activity to do alone.

• Because he wants her to clean the rooms and count the furniture.

The furniture in the drawing room was only 'for best'. This suggests the room was...

• used every day for relaxing and watching TV.

• a special place for guests or formal occasions.

• Coraline's favorite room for playing games.

What does the 'haughty' black cat's behavior towards Coraline tell us?

• The cat is very friendly and wants to play.

• The cat feels it is important and not interested in being her friend yet.

• The cat is scared of Coraline and is hiding from her.

Coraline does not want to eat the 'recipe' her father made and gets a microwave pizza instead. What does this small action tell us about Coraline's personality?

The author put the mysterious, locked door in the formal drawing room, a room that is not used very often. Why do you think this is a good place for a secret door in a story?