Chapter 12 · The Adventures of Pinocchio

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And forgetting his father, the new coat, the A-B-C book, and all his good resolutions, he said to the Fox and to the Cat:

Read the sentence aloud. How many things does it say he forgets, and where does the list stop?

Narration Tell back what happens, from Fire Eater's gift of five gold pieces to the moment Pinocchio says “Let us go.”

The Fox tells Pinocchio he saw Geppetto “in his shirt sleeves trembling with cold.” Why might the Fox say that to him? Inference
The Cat says he killed the Blackbird to teach him a lesson. What do you think the Cat really wanted? What makes you think so? Character
Again and again the Cat just repeats the end of what the Fox says. Why might the author write the Cat that way? Author's choice
The Fox laughs at the idea of a rich Pinocchio, and Pinocchio shows him the gold. Was that wise? What makes you think so? Moral reasoning
At the end Pinocchio forgets his father, the coat, the book and his good resolutions. Which one would be hardest to forget? Why? Theme

Make a Connection Tell about a time you changed your mind quickly, and what made you change it.

forgetting: And forgetting his father Not remembering.
resolutions: all his good resolutions Promises you make to yourself about what you will do.
courteously: said the Fox, greeting him courteously In a polite way.
unconsciously: the Fox unconsciously held out his paw that was supposed to be lame Without meaning to or noticing.
advice: do not listen to bad advice Words telling someone what to do.
miserable: for your miserable five Very small and poor.
gain: We do not work for gain Profit; getting more money.
enrich: We work only to enrich others. Make someone rich.
disobedient: a disobedient boy cannot be happy in this world Not doing what you are told.

Pinocchio says no to the City of Simple Simons. Using two things from the chapter, tell why he says no.
The Fox explains the Field of Wonders. Using two things from the chapter, tell how he makes the plan sound easy and good.
The Fox and the Cat each hide something from Pinocchio. Using two things from the chapter, tell what they do when he is not noticing.