Alice in Wonderland: Art and Education

Chapter nine of 'Alice in Wonderland' features Alice and the Duchess strolling in the garden until the Queen calls Alice back to the game, which ends abruptly. Alice then meets the Griffin and the Mock Turtle, who shares a humorous tale of his education filled with puns. The chapter is rich in wordplay, with references to Lewis Carroll's real-life acquaintances and critiques of traditional schooling. The Duchess delivers a moral lesson, and the chapter concludes with a nod to Trinity College's emblematic griffin.

What event allows the Duchess to stroll with Alice in the garden?

• A royal pardon

• The Queen's invitation

• A tea party

• A game of croquet

Who does Alice meet after the game dissolves?

• The Cheshire Cat

• The White Rabbit

• The Griffin

• The Mad Hatter

What subject is NOT mentioned in the Mock Turtle's education?

• French

• Music

• Science

• Arithmetic

Which of the following is NOT a branch of arithmetic according to the Mock Turtle?

• Ambition

• Distraction

• Beautification

• Derision

What does the Griffin suggest Alice should already know?

• The Queen's favorite color

• The meaning of life

• The concept of uglification

• The rules of croquet

What dominates Chapter Nine according to the narrator?

• Wordplay

• Action scenes

• Mystery elements

• Romantic dialogues

Who is the 'old congariel' a reference to?

• Oscar Wilde

• Lewis Carroll

• Charles Dickens

• John Ruskin

What art forms did John Ruskin teach the Liddell children?

• Sculpture and pottery

• Drawing and etching

• Dance and music

• Photography and film

What does the Mock Turtle call 'drawing, stretching, and fainting in coils'?

• Art education

• A magic trick

• A type of exercise

• A new dance form

What does Carroll satirize at the beginning of the chapter?

• Alice's curiosity

• The weather

• Royalty

• Traditional schooling