Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1972) — Parts 1–4: Combined Assignment

A FILM VIEWING ASSIGNMENT · PARTS ONE–FOUR

Alice’s Adventures
in Wonderland

The combined viewing assignment

Follow Alice from the rabbit hole to the courtroom.
All four assignments, together.

96 questions and reflections109 images39 printable pages
Alice and the gardeners among the roses.

Watch, listen, and look closely. Move through Parts 1–4 using the part and scene buttons. Question numbers restart in each part, matching the individual booklets. Fill the gaps, choose an answer, or write a response. 78 questions can be checked automatically; 18 written responses need your own judgement or your teacher’s review. Use the spelling hints where subtitles are inaccurate.

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PART 1 · 00:00–25:00 · SECTION 01

Down the rabbit hole

Follow closely. Wonderland begins with a question.

Alice follows the White Rabbit.
Photo 01Alice follows the White Rabbit.
P1 · 1Who does Alice follow into the rabbit hole? (Photo 01)

P1 · 2Which two countries does Alice mention while falling down the rabbit hole? (Photo 04)

PART 1 · 00:00–25:00 · SECTION 02

Things to notice on the way down

Listen for names, labels and curious questions.

Shelves of crockery in the rabbit hole.
Photo 05Shelves of crockery in the rabbit hole.
P1 · 3Complete Alice’s sentence: (Photos 05–06)
“No, only tea things and .”

P1 · 4What is the name of Alice’s cat? (Photo 07)

P1 · 5Complete Alice’s question: (Photo 08)
“But do cats eat , I wonder?”

PART 1 · 00:00–25:00 · SECTION 03

A door into Wonderland

Notice how the camera makes ordinary objects seem extraordinary.

The White Rabbit.
Photo 09The White Rabbit.
P1 · 6Complete the White Rabbit’s exclamation: (Photos 09–10)
“Oh, my ears and ! How late it’s getting.”

PART 1 · 00:00–25:00 · SECTION 04

The mysterious bottle

Read the label, then watch what changes.

Alice examines the bottle.
Photo 16Alice examines the bottle.
P1 · 7Fill in the two missing words: (Photos 16–17)
The label on the bottle says “ .”

P1 · 8What does Alice check before drinking from the bottle? (Photo 18)

P1 · 9What happens when Alice drinks from the bottle? (Photos 19–20)

P1 · 10Complete Alice’s sentence: (Photo 20)
“I must be shutting up like a .”

PART 1 · 00:00–25:00 · SECTION 05

The forgotten key

Look at Alice, the table and the door together.

Alice is now small beside the curtains.
Photo 21Alice is now small beside the curtains.
P1 · 11What did Alice forget? (Photos 21–22)

P1 · 12Why can Alice no longer reach the key? (Photo 22)

PART 1 · 00:00–25:00 · SECTION 06

The little cake

Another instruction. Another change.

The words on the cake.
Photo 23The words on the cake.
P1 · 13Fill in the two missing words: (Photo 23)
The words written on the cake are “ .”

P1 · 14What happens when Alice eats the cake? (Photos 24–25)

PART 1 · 00:00–25:00 · SECTION 07

The Rabbit returns

Listen to the songs and watch what is left behind.

The Rabbit meets a much larger Alice.
Photo 26The Rabbit meets a much larger Alice.
P1 · 15Complete the line from the White Rabbit’s song: (Photo 26)
“…now that I have my and my .”

P1 · 16What did the rabbit leave behind? (Photo 27)

P1 · 17Complete the phrase Alice sings: (Photo 28)
“ and …”

PART 1 · 00:00–25:00 · SECTION 08

The Pool of Tears

What seems to be ordinary water has an unusual source.

Alice changes size again.
Photo 29Alice changes size again.
P1 · 18What happens to Alice after she picks up the things the rabbit left behind? (Photo 29)

P1 · 19What created the Pool of Tears? (Photos 29–30)

P1 · 20Why did Alice believe the Mouse might not understand English? (Photo 30)

PART 1 · 00:00–25:00 · SECTION 09

Prizes for everyone

Pay attention to who gives a prize and who receives one.

Alice distributes prizes to the animals.
Photo 31Alice distributes prizes to the animals.
P1 · 21What prizes did the animals receive from Alice? (Photo 31)

P1 · 22What did the Mouse suggest to the Dodo? (Photo 32)

P1 · 23What prize does Alice receive? (Photos 31–32)

PART 1 · 00:00–25:00 · SECTION 10

Alone, then called by another name

One conversation sends the animals away; another brings the Rabbit back.

Alice sits alone.
Photo 33Alice sits alone.
P1 · 24Why was Alice all alone? (Photo 33)

P1 · 25What does the Rabbit call Alice? (Photo 34)

PART 2 · 25:00–45:00 · SECTION 01

Inside the Rabbit’s house

An errand, a bottle, and another change of size.

Alice searches the dressing table.
Photo 01Alice searches the dressing table.
P2 · 1What did Alice fetch for the Rabbit? (Photo 01)
His and .

P2 · 2What happened to Alice when she drank from the bottle in the Rabbit’s house? (Photos 04–05)

PART 2 · 25:00–45:00 · SECTION 02

Trouble at the chimney

Look at the house from the animals’ point of view.

The animals gather outside the house.
Photo 06The animals gather outside the house.
P2 · 3Who went down the chimney? (Photos 06–08)

PART 2 · 25:00–45:00 · SECTION 03

The little cakes

One small bite changes the situation.

Little iced cakes lie on the floor.
Photo 09Little iced cakes lie on the floor.
P2 · 4What happened to Alice after she ate one of the little cakes? (Photos 09–11)

PART 2 · 25:00–45:00 · SECTION 04

Words in the mushroom wood

Listen closely: automatic subtitles can get words wrong.

Alice among the oversized flowers.
Photo 12Alice among the oversized flowers.
P2 · 5What is the misspelling in the subtitles? Write the word correctly. (Photo 14)
Incorrect word: → Correct spelling: .

P2 · 6Which animal was sitting on the mushroom? (Photo 16)
A .

PART 2 · 25:00–45:00 · SECTION 05

Explaining yourself

Alice tries to make sense of herself and of change.

Alice listens to a question.
Photo 17Alice listens to a question.
P2 · 7The Caterpillar asks Alice: (Photo 17)
“?”

P2 · 8Why couldn’t Alice explain herself? (Photo 18)

P2 · 9Complete the sentence. (Photo 19)
The Caterpillar will change into a .

P2 · 10What does Alice mean by the word “queer”? (Photo 19)
It means .

PART 2 · 25:00–45:00 · SECTION 06

Advice from the mushroom

An important instruction—and two very different effects.

The conversation pauses for some advice.
Photo 20The conversation pauses for some advice.
P2 · 11What was the important thing the Caterpillar had to say? (Photo 20)

P2 · 12Complete the Caterpillar’s explanation. (Photo 21)
“One side will make you grow ; the other side will make you grow .”

P2 · 13“One side of what?” Alice asks. The Caterpillar replies: (Photo 22)
“The .”

PART 2 · 25:00–45:00 · SECTION 07

Dum, Dee, and a proper greeting

Read the signs, notice the names, and listen to the greeting.

Alice pauses beside two directions.
Photo 23Alice pauses beside two directions.
P2 · 14What was misleading in this scene, according to Alice? (Photo 23)
The .

P2 · 15What was written on the back of Dum’s and Dee’s collars? (Photo 24)
“”

P2 · 16Complete the greeting. (Photo 24)
“The first thing in a visit is to say, ‘’.”

PART 2 · 25:00–45:00 · SECTION 08

A sudden fright

Identify the visitor, then repair the subtitle.

A dark visitor appears.
Photo 25A dark visitor appears.
P2 · 17Which bird do you think had frightened Alice in this scene? (Photo 25)
A .

P2 · 18Correct the spelling in the subtitle. (Photo 26)
“monous crew” → “”

PART 3 · 45:00–1:03:00 · SECTION 01

At the Duchess’s door

A messenger, an invitation, and an unhelpful reply.

A messenger approaches the house.
Photo 01A messenger approaches the house.
P3 · 1“Now, who is that?” (Photo 01)

P3 · 2“Who lives here?” (Photos 01–02)

P3 · 3Complete the invitation. (Photo 02)
The invitation is for to play .

P3 · 4“How am I to get in?” Alice asks. What is the Frog-Footman’s reply? (Photo 03)

PART 3 · 45:00–1:03:00 · SECTION 02

A grin and a curious child

Look closely, listen carefully, and notice the changes.

The Cat grins in the kitchen.
Photo 04The Cat grins in the kitchen.
P3 · 5“Why does the Cat grin like that?” (Photo 04)

P3 · 6How did the child express itself? (Photo 05)
It .

P3 · 7Alice says to the child: (Photo 06)
“I do believe your little nose is very turned up, more like a than a real nose.”

P3 · 8Alice exclaims: (Photo 06)
“There’s no mistake. It is a .”

PART 3 · 45:00–1:03:00 · SECTION 03

A very unusual tea party

Meet the guests and listen for the Hatter’s riddle.

The tea table under the trees.
Photo 07The tea table under the trees.
P3 · 9Complete Alice’s comment. (Photo 08)

Hint: The subtitles incorrectly say “Door mouse.” Write one word, beginning with Dorm-.

“That must be very uncomfortable for the .”

P3 · 10Complete the Hatter’s riddle. (Photo 09)
“What’s the difference between a and a desk?”

PART 3 · 45:00–1:03:00 · SECTION 04

Say what you mean

Do the same words in a different order mean the same thing?

The guests consider Alice’s claim.
Photo 10The guests consider Alice’s claim.
P3 · 11Alice believes that “I mean what I say” is the same as “I say what I mean.” The Hatter agrees. (Photo 10)

Hint: The Hatter is the man wearing the hat.

P3 · 12The Hatter objects, pointing out that: (Photo 11)
“I what I eat” is not the same as “I what I see.”

P3 · 13The Dormouse says: (Photo 12)
“You might just as well say that ‘I when I sleep’ is the same thing as ‘I when I breathe.’”

PART 3 · 45:00–1:03:00 · SECTION 05

An answer, and a time

Return to the riddle, then notice what has happened to time.

Alice asks about the answer.
Photo 13Alice asks about the answer.
P3 · 14What was the answer to the riddle? (Photos 13–14)

P3 · 15Complete the sentence. (Photo 15)
“It’s always o’clock.”

P3 · 16And that means… (Photo 15)
“It’s always time.”

PART 3 · 45:00–1:03:00 · SECTION 06

Buns, puns, and riddles

Listen for the joke: sometimes the answer is a play on words.

The March Hare makes a joke.
Photo 16The March Hare makes a joke.
P3 · 17The March Hare jokes: (Photo 16)
“We don’t have any , but we do have some .”

P3 · 18“How do you find out the weight of a whale?” (Photo 17)

P3 · 19“Which king of England wore the largest shoe?” (Photo 18)

P3 · 20“What did the father ghost say to his son?” (Photo 19)

PART 3 · 45:00–1:03:00 · SECTION 07

The Dormouse’s story

Three sisters, an unusual diet, and a strange place to live.

The conversation turns to the three sisters.
Photo 20The conversation turns to the three sisters.
P3 · 21Complete the sentence. (Photo 20)

Hint: A thick, sweet syrup. The word has seven letters and begins with trea-. The subtitles spell it incorrectly.

“The three sisters lived on .”

P3 · 22“Why did they live at the bottom of a well?” Alice asks. The Dormouse replies: (Photo 20)

Hint: Use the same word as in the previous question: a thick, sweet syrup beginning with trea-.

“It was a well.”

PART 3 · 45:00–1:03:00 · SECTION 08

A door, and a familiar hall

Leave the tea party and follow Alice to the end of this part.

Alice discovers something in a tree.
Photo 21Alice discovers something in a tree.
P3 · 23After leaving the stupidest tea party of her life, what did Alice find in the trunk of a tree? (Photo 21)

P3 · 24What did Alice find in the next scene? (Photo 22)

PART 3 · 45:00–1:03:00 · SECTION 09

Think for yourself!

Give reasons, use examples, and explain your own interpretation.

P3 · Think 1Why is a raven like a writing desk?

P3 · Think 2“I mean what I say” is the same as “I say what I mean.” Do you agree? Why or why not?

PART 3 · 45:00–1:03:00 · SECTION 10

Think for yourself!

Consider the storytelling and the humour of the tea party.

P3 · Think 3Is the Dormouse good at telling stories? Why or why not?

P3 · Think 4What is a pun, and why is it fun? Give an example from the stupidest tea party in Alice’s life.

PART 4 · From 1:03:00 · SECTION 01

Painting the roses

A mistake in the garden, and a royal arrival.

Alice talks to the gardeners.
Photo 01Alice talks to the gardeners.
P4 · 1Why are the roses being painted red? (Photo 01)

Hint: Think about the colours of the roses: white and red.

P4 · 2What does Alice encounter in this scene? (Photo 02)

P4 · 3The Queen exclaims: (Photo 03)
“Off with her !”

PART 4 · From 1:03:00 · SECTION 02

A peculiar game

Listen to the White Rabbit, then look closely at the equipment.

The White Rabbit tells Alice about the Duchess.
Photo 04The White Rabbit tells Alice about the Duchess.
P4 · 4What crime did the Duchess commit? (Photo 04)

Hint: Use the verb “to box” in the simple past.

P4 · 5Which game is being played here? (Photo 05)
The name of the game is .

P4 · 6Match each animal to the piece of croquet equipment it replaces. (Photo 05)

A. Ball B. Mallet

PART 4 · From 1:03:00 · SECTION 03

A head without a body

An unexpected visitor creates a problem for the executioner.

A familiar face appears.
Photo 06A familiar face appears.
P4 · 7Complete the name. (Photo 06)
“It’s the Cat!”

P4 · 8According to the executioner (on the left of the picture), what was the problem with cutting off the Cat’s head? (Photo 07)

PART 4 · From 1:03:00 · SECTION 04

The Mock Turtle’s story

A sorrowful creature remembers his schooldays.

The Mock Turtle sits by the rocks.
Photo 08The Mock Turtle sits by the rocks.
P4 · 9What’s his sorrow? (Photo 08)

P4 · 10The Mock Turtle explains: (Photo 09)
“We called him Tortoise because he .”

P4 · 11Correct the Mock Turtle’s grammar. (Photo 10)
“We had the best of .”

PART 4 · From 1:03:00 · SECTION 05

Lessons in wordplay

Listen for familiar school subjects hiding inside unusual words.

Alice and the Mock Turtle compare school subjects.
Photo 11Alice and the Mock Turtle compare school subjects.
P4 · 12Complete the sentence. (Photo 11)
Alice did not have as an extra in school.

P4 · 13Correct the Mock Turtle’s grammar/spelling. (Photo 12)
and .

P4 · 14Correct the Mock Turtle again: what are the four operations of arithmetic? (Photo 13)

These are:

P4 · 15What could “Mystery” mean in the Mock Turtle’s story? (Photo 14)

PART 4 · From 1:03:00 · SECTION 06

Join the dance

Watch the steps and listen for the refrain.

The three companions dance along the shore.
Photo 15The three companions dance along the shore.
P4 · 16Complete the name of the dance. (Photos 15–16)

Hint: The subtitles misspell the dance’s name by leaving out its final letter. Add a silent e at the end.

The Mock Turtle, the Gryphon, and Alice were dancing a Lobster .

P4 · 17Complete the refrain. (Photo 17)
“Will you, won’t you, will you, won’t you, ?”

PART 4 · From 1:03:00 · SECTION 07

The refrain returns

Listen carefully: the repeated lines change.

A moment from the dance. AI-restored still.
Photo 18A moment from the dance. AI-restored still.
P4 · 18Complete the refrain. (Photo 18)
“Would not, would not, would not, would not, .”

P4 · 19Complete the refrain. (Photo 19)
“Will you, won’t you, will you, won’t you, ?”

PART 4 · From 1:03:00 · SECTION 08

In the courtroom

Listen to the accusation and notice what happens to Alice.

Alice and the Gryphon arrive in the courtroom.
Photo 20Alice and the Gryphon arrive in the courtroom.
P4 · 20What is happening in this scene? (Photo 20)
Alice is at a .

P4 · 21What is the accusation? (Photo 21)
The Knave of Hearts stole the .

P4 · 22What happens to Alice in the courtroom? (Photo 22)
She .

PART 4 · From 1:03:00 · SECTION 09

The last witness

Follow the order in which the witnesses are called.

Alice listens in court.
Photo 23Alice listens in court.
P4 · 23Who was the last witness? (Photos 23–25)

PART 4 · From 1:03:00 · SECTION 10

Sentence and verdict

A royal command prompts an objection.

The Queen announces what should happen next.
Photo 26The Queen announces what should happen next.
P4 · 24The Queen commands: (Photo 26)
“Sentence , verdict !”

P4 · 25What does Alice consider “stuff and nonsense” about the Queen’s command? (Photo 27)

Section 1 of 38

PAUSE AND REVIEW

Four parts. A journey through Wonderland.

Stop after Alice objects to the Queen’s command. Review your answers and the spelling hints. Written answers require review.

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1972) · Parts 1–4
Film stills and dialogue supplied for this classroom activity. Two dance stills are AI-restored.
Book connection: Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865).

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