Neil Gaiman's Coraline - Overall Plot Summary

Coraline, an adventurous 11-year-old, moves into a mysterious house and discovers a parallel world with her 'other' parents who have sinister intentions. She learns about courage and devises a plan to save her real parents and escape. Through a high-stakes game, Coraline retrieves lost souls and confronts the other mother, ultimately securing her freedom and sealing the other world. The story concludes with Coraline reflecting on her bravery and the mysterious events.

What does the old man claim to be training in the house?

• A bird circus

• A mouse circus

• A dog circus

• A cat circus

What unusual feature do Coraline's 'other' parents have?

• No eyes

• Glowing eyes

• Button eyes

• Green eyes

What does the talking cat reveal about its abilities?

• It can fly

• It can move between worlds

• It can become invisible

• It can read minds

What must Coraline do to stay in the alternate world forever?

• Give up her voice

• Sew black buttons on her eyes

• Stay silent forever

• Give up her memories

What does Coraline use to find the ghost children's souls?

• A stone with a hole

• A compass

• A magic wand

• A crystal ball

What does the other mother offer Coraline as a hint during the game?

• A key

• A map

• A mirror

• A riddle

How does Coraline finally escape the alternate world?

• By breaking a mirror

• By using a magic spell

• By closing the door with ghostly help

• By finding a secret tunnel

What does Coraline do to ensure the other mother's hand is trapped?

• Burns it

• Buries it in the garden

• Throws it in the well

• Locks it in a box

What do the ghost children warn Coraline about in her dream?

• The well is cursed

• The cat is dangerous

• The house is haunted

• The other mother is still after her

What does Coraline hear that makes her think the mouse circus might be real?

• Loud laughter

• Whispering voices

• Sweet music

• Tiny footsteps