Chapter 18 · The Adventures of Pinocchio

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Pinocchio hesitated a moment before answering, for he remembered the good Fairy, old Geppetto, and the advice of the Talking Cricket.

Read the sentence aloud. What does Pinocchio remember, and how long is the list?

Narration Tell back what happens, from the Fairy's woodpeckers to the moment the Fox and the Cat say good-by.

The Fox says the Cat bit off his own paw for a hungry wolf, and wipes away a tear. Does the story ring true? Why? Inference
Pinocchio hesitates and remembers the Fairy, Geppetto and the Cricket. Then he shrugs and says “Let us go!” What do you think tips him over? Character
Hairless dogs, sheared sheep, butterflies without colors: how does the City of Simple Simons feel to you? Which words help? Tone
The Fairy shows no pity at first to teach him a lesson, then sends woodpeckers to shrink his nose. Was it right to stop when she did? Moral reasoning
The chapter ends with the Fox and the Cat wishing Pinocchio good luck and going on their way. Why might the author stop there? Author's choice

Make a Connection Tell about a time you passed through a strange place on your way to something you were looking forward to.

hesitated: Pinocchio hesitated a moment before answering Paused because he was not sure.
advice: the advice of the Talking Cricket Words telling someone what to do.
mourned: the Marionette mourned for hours over the length of his nose Felt and showed deep sadness.
enormous: They pecked and pecked so hard at that enormous nose Very, very big.
modest: My friend is too modest to answer. Not wanting to boast about oneself.
sheared: with sheared sheep, trembling with cold With the wool cut off.
paupers: Through this crowd of paupers and beggars Very poor people.
bedraggled: with bedraggled pheasants, scuttling away hurriedly Wet, messy and worn out.
rogues: answered the two rogues Tricky people who cannot be trusted.

The Fairy says, “I have thought of everything.” Using two things from the chapter, tell how she looks after Pinocchio.
Pinocchio tells the Fox and the Cat about the Assassins and his gold. Using two things from the chapter, tell whether he is careful about what he says.
Pinocchio buries the gold and waters it with his shoe. Using two things from the chapter, tell how carefully he follows the Fox's directions.