Chapter 29 · The Adventures of Pinocchio

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At this speech, his nose returned to its natural size.

Read it aloud. What do you think happened just before?

Narration Tell back what happened, from the Dog in the cave to the day before Pinocchio is to become a real boy.

Pinocchio says he knows “this Pinocchio” only “By sight!” Why might he pretend not to know himself? Inference
Pinocchio hides the frying pan by blaming a painted wall. Is that lie smaller, bigger, or the same as his boasting? What makes you think so? Moral reasoning
The author says the Snail “must have raced” in nine hours. Why might the author make that joke? Author's choice
Pinocchio runs back from the Fairy’s door three times before he knocks. Why might it be so hard for him to knock? Character

Make a Connection Tell about a time you told the truth even though it was hard.

returned: At this speech, his nose returned to its natural size. Went back.
natural: At this speech, his nose returned to its natural size. The way something normally is.
enormous: telling all these enormous lies about himself Very, very big.
feigning: feigning ignorance Pretending.
ashamed: ashamed to say that he had been made ready for the frying pan Feeling bad about what you did.
promises: fine on promises which I never keep Words that you will do something.
courage: he lost courage and ran back a few steps Being brave when you are afraid.
knocker: he grasped the knocker A metal piece you bang on a door.
pale: Why are you so pale? Having little color in the face.
resolved: firmly resolved to knock at the door Decided firmly.

Pinocchio hears that Eugene is alive and jumps around with joy. Using two details, tell what that joy shows about him.
Alidoro comes into the cave because he is hungry, yet he saves Pinocchio. Using two details, tell why he does.
Pinocchio kept his word for the rest of the year. Using two details, tell what may have helped him keep it this time.