1. Describe the White Knight. What makes this character important? Why?

2. Characterize Humpty Dumpty. What role does he play in developing Alice's character?

3. Describe Alice. How old is she? Does her outlook change during the story? If so, how?

4. Cite two events in the novel. Why did the author include them? What purpose do they serve in the fairy-tale?

5. John Tenniel illustrated Through the Looking-Glass: And What Alice Found There. How do the illustrations support the story and characters? Would the story be as effective without illustrations?

6. Tweedledum and Tweedledee befriend Alice and help her on her journey. Describe how they develop her character.

7. When Alice becomes a Queen, how do the Red and White Queen treat her? Why? What purpose do the White and Red Queen serve in Alice's character development?

8. The author uses many uncommon or little-known words to enhance his story. He...