Coraline Story Elements and Themes

Coraline wakes up disoriented in a strange world, exploring her surroundings and encountering mysterious characters like the other father and a talking cat. She ventures into the woods, only to find herself back at the house she left. Confronting the other mother, Coraline refuses to play her games and is trapped behind a mirror, realizing the sinister nature of this alternate reality.

What wakes Coraline up at the beginning of the story?

• The morning sun

• A loud noise

• The sound of birds

• Her alarm clock

What does Coraline find unusual about the clothes in the room?

• They are very old-fashioned

• They are too small for her

• They are like costumes

• They are all black

What does the other father say about the rats?

• They are pests

• They are her friends

• They are missing

• They are dangerous

What does Coraline discover in the drawing room?

• A mysterious book

• A secret passage

• A snow globe

• A hidden door

What does the cat say about the misty area Coraline explores?

• It's a beautiful place

• It's full of treasures

• It's just the outside

• It's a dangerous area

What game does the other mother suggest playing with Coraline?

• Tag

• Hide and seek

• Hopscotch

• Chess

What does the other mother offer Coraline to eat?

• Candy

• Cookies

• Chocolate

• Beetles

What does the other mother do to Coraline as a punishment?

• Sends her to bed early

• Locks her behind a mirror

• Takes away her toys

• Locks her in a room