Alice · Chapter 11 · Who Stole the Tarts?

ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

CHAPTER XI

Who Stole
the Tarts?

A royal court. An anxious Hatter.
A very curious accusation.

14 questions · Multiple choice & short writing
Two-page printable worksheet · Use your book

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Tenniel’s frontispiece: the King and Queen of Hearts preside over the tart trial.
Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland, illustrated by John Tenniel.
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ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND · CHAPTER XI

Who Stole the Tarts?

Choose one answer for each multiple-choice question. Write brief replies for 6, 7 and 14.

PART I · QUESTIONS 1–7

Inside the courtroom

Read carefully. An accusation is a claim that someone has done something wrong.

The White Rabbit, dressed as a herald, blows a trumpet.
01How did Alice recognize the judge?
02Complete: One of the jurors had a pencil that…
03Which of these characters was one of the jurors?
04Who is accused of stealing the tarts in the rhyme read by the White Rabbit?
05Who was the first witness?
06The King says, “Take off your hat.” What does the Hatter reply?

Write his reply in a few words.

07What does the King conclude from the Hatter’s reply?

Write a short answer.

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PART II · QUESTIONS 8–14

Witnesses & evidence

Follow the witnesses, then examine the King’s reasoning.

The Hatter arrives in court with a teacup and bread-and-butter.The Hatter hurries away from the court.
08What does the nervous Hatter bite by mistake?
09What happened to Alice during the trial?
10Who was the next witness after the Hatter?
11According to the cook, what are tarts made of?
12What ingredient does the Dormouse call out?
13Who is called as the third witness at the end of Chapter 11?
14The King calls the hat stolen. Why does the Hatter’s explanation give us reason to question this conclusion?

Use the Hatter’s explanation. Write one or two sentences.

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Review your evidence

Check the 11 multiple-choice answers. Compare your three written responses with the model answers; accurate wording can vary.

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