Child's Imaginative Journey Across Carpet

A child, fascinated by a scab, picks it off and imagines a dangerous journey across a carpet, where red and black represent hazards. He navigates carefully, driven by the promise of a puppy, but ultimately falls, as his mother searches for him.

What does the child find fascinating about the scab on his knee?

• Its size

• The challenge it represents

• Its color

• The pain it causes

What does the child do with the scab after removing it?

• Gives it to his mother

• Flips it away

• Throws it in the trash

• Keeps it in his pocket

How does the child perceive the red parts of the carpet?

• As red hot lumps of coal

• As stepping stones

• As soft cushions

• As harmless decorations

What reward does the child imagine for successfully crossing the carpet?

• A trip to the park

• A new toy

• A puppy

• A candy

What color is the only safe path for the child on the carpet?

• White

• Yellow

• Black

• Red

What does the child do to maintain balance while crossing the carpet?

• Holds his arms out sideways

• Closes his eyes

• Holds his breath

• Sings a song

What motivates the child to continue crossing the carpet despite the fear?

• The thought of a puppy

• The desire to impress his parents

• The challenge itself

• The fear of snakes

What does the child imagine the black parts of the carpet to be?

• Dark shadows

• Poisonous snakes

• Deep holes

• Sticky tar

What happens when the child attempts a long step over the black section?

• He decides to turn back

• He jumps over it

• He falls and touches the black

• He successfully crosses it