Discussion Questions for
Peter Rabbit and Eleven Other Favorite Tales

"The Tale of Peter Rabbit"

Why does Peter do what he is told not to do? (p. 2)

"The Tale Squirrel Nutkin"

Why does Nutkin like to pester the owl? (p. 10)

Why does Nutkin jump on the owl's head? (p. 15)

"The Tale of Benjamin Bunny"

On page 23 it says, "Old Mr. Bunny had no opinion whatever of cats." What do you think that means? (p. 23)

Why do you think Mr. Bunny is angry with his son? (p. 25)

"The Tale of Two Bad Mice"

Why did the mice get so angry about the food? (pp. 28-29)

"The Tale of Jamima Puddle-duck"

Why does Jamima Puddle-duck trust the fox?

Your book says Jemima Puddle-duck was a "simpleton." What does that mean?

"Ginger & Pickles"

Why don't the animals ever pay Ginger and Pickles for the things they take?

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