Chapter 15 · The Adventures of Pinocchio

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She had azure hair and a face white as wax. Her eyes were closed and her hands crossed on her breast.

Read the passage aloud. What picture of her do the two sentences give you?

Narration Tell back what happens, from the little white cottage to the moment Pinocchio hangs from the oak.

The maiden has closed eyes, a weak voice, and a window that shuts without a sound. What feeling does that give you? Which words help? Tone
After three hours hanging, Pinocchio’s eyes are open, his mouth is shut, and his legs kick harder than ever. What does that show about him? Character
The Assassins hang Pinocchio, then say, “Good-by till tomorrow.” Are they cruel, or only after the money? What makes you think so? Moral reasoning
The knives break on Pinocchio’s back, and the author says “Happily for him.” Why might the author tell it that way? Author's choice
Pinocchio’s last words are “Oh, Father, dear Father! If you were only here!” What do they tell us about him? Theme

Make a Connection Tell about a time you needed help and had to wait for it.

azure: She had azure hair and a face white as wax. A bright sky blue.
wax: She had azure hair and a face white as wax. A soft, pale material that candles are made of.
gleaming: a little cottage gleaming white as the snow Shining brightly.
darted: he darted swiftly through the woods Moved fast and suddenly.
labored: the labored breathing of his persecutors Hard and heavy, with great effort.
beseeching: cried Pinocchio in a beseeching voice Begging; pleading.
dismay: The Assassins looked at each other in dismay A sudden feeling of shock and worry.
noose: slipped the noose around his neck A loop of rope that pulls tight.
mockingly: the Assassins called to him mockingly In a way that makes fun of someone.

Pinocchio sees a white cottage and thinks, “I may be saved.” Using two things from the chapter, tell what happens to his hope.
Pinocchio knocks, knocks harder, then kicks and bangs on the door. Using two things from the chapter, tell how his feelings change.
The Assassins ask, “Will you open your mouth now or not?” Using two things from the chapter, tell whether his closed mouth helps or hurts him.