Exploring Chapters 9 and 10

What is the name of the Duchess’s cook in Chapter 9 of "Alice in Wonderland"?

• Mary Ann

• The Cook

• The Hatter

• The March Hare

Who is put on trial in Chapter 11, as foreshadowed by the events in Chapter 9 and 10?

• The White Rabbit

• The Knave of Hearts

• The Queen of Hearts

• The Cheshire Cat

What food does the Duchess’s cook use too much of, causing everyone to sneeze?

• Sugar

• Pepper

• Salt

• Flour

In Chapter 10, who invites Alice to play croquet?

• The King of Hearts

• The Queen of Hearts

• The White Rabbit

• The Cheshire Cat

Why does the Cheshire Cat’s head appear without its body during the croquet game?

• It is hiding behind a tree

• It can appear and disappear at will

• It is a trick by the Queen

• It is a painting

How does Alice react when the Queen orders beheadings during the croquet game?

• She laughs

• She is frightened but tries to stay calm

• She runs away

• She joins in

Compare the way the Duchess treats Alice in Chapter 9 to how the Queen treats her in Chapter 10.

• Both are kind and gentle

• The Duchess is friendly, while the Queen is harsh

• Both are rude and mean

• The Queen is friendly, while the Duchess is harsh

Why does the King of Hearts ask the executioner to behead the Cheshire Cat, and what problem does this cause?

• The Cat insulted him; the Cat runs away

• The Cat is too noisy; the Cat disappears

• The Cat’s head is floating; they cannot behead a head without a body

• The Cat stole tarts; the Cat fights back

Explain how the croquet game in Chapter 10 is different from a normal croquet game.

• The balls and mallets are animals, making the game chaotic

• The Queen always wins

• The game is played at night

• There are no rules

What does Alice’s reaction to the strange rules and chaos of the croquet game reveal about her character?

• She is easily angered

• She is curious and tries to make sense of things

• She gives up quickly

• She is afraid of everything