Pinocchio 7 | Stories for Kids | Fairy Tales | Bedtime Stories

Summary

In this chapter of 'The Adventures of Pinocchio,' Pinocchio, lost and desperate, encounters a fox and a blind cat who claim to know a way to turn his small fortune into riches. They lead him to the 'Field of Follies,' where planting his gold at midnight promises a money tree. Eager to impress his father Geppetto, Pinocchio follows their advice, unaware of the fox and cat's deceitful intentions. This chapter highlights themes of greed and the temptation of shortcuts to wealth.

Takeaways

• 😀 Pinocchio is lost and crying for help, but no one seems to hear him.
• 😀 A fox and a blind cat appear, claiming to know Pinocchio's father, Geppetto.
• 😀 The cat explains that Geppetto has been asking villagers for help, but no one knows where Pinocchio is.
• 😀 Pinocchio feels guilty about his father searching for him in the cold and decides to go home to show him they are rich.
• 😀 The fox expresses disbelief that a small wooden boy like Pinocchio could be rich.
• 😀 Pinocchio lies, claiming he earned money by working as a dancer for a marionette master.
• 😀 The cat is suspicious and insists that it would be necessary to see the money to believe Pinocchio's story.
• 😀 The fox suggests a way to turn a small amount of money into a large sum without any work involved.
• 😀 The fox and cat introduce Pinocchio to the 'Field of Follies,' where he can grow a money tree by planting gold at midnight.
• 😀 Pinocchio, excited by the idea of becoming rich quickly, agrees to follow the fox and cat to the Field of Follies.
• 😀 At the field, Pinocchio plants his gold, waters it, and is told to wait for the tree to grow while the fox and cat rest at a nearby barn.

Q & A

Who first approaches Pinocchio in the forest?

A fox and a blind cat approach Pinocchio in the forest.

What does the fox say when he meets Pinocchio?

The fox greets Pinocchio with 'Good afternoon, Pinocchio.'

How does Pinocchio respond to the fox and cat's knowledge of his name?

Pinocchio asks, 'Who are you?' and 'How do you know my name?'

What does the cat reveal about Pinocchio's father, Geppetto?

The cat tells Pinocchio that Geppetto has been searching for him and has asked all the villagers for help, but no one knows where to find him.

What lie does Pinocchio tell the fox and cat about how he earned his money?

Pinocchio lies, saying that he earned money by dancing for a marionette master.

How do the fox and cat react to Pinocchio's claim of being rich?

The fox is skeptical and says, 'How could a small wooden boy be rich?' The cat asks to see the money.

What idea do the fox and cat propose to Pinocchio to become rich?

The fox and cat suggest that Pinocchio plant his money in a secret field called the 'Field of Follies,' where it will grow into a money tree overnight.

What does Pinocchio imagine his father Geppetto would think if he became rich?

Pinocchio imagines that Geppetto would love him much more if he were rich.

How does Pinocchio react when he hears about the Field of Follies?

Pinocchio is excited and asks the fox and cat to show him the way to the Field of Follies.

What happens after Pinocchio plants his money in the Field of Follies?

Pinocchio plants his money, waters it, and then the fox and cat suggest they go find a nearby barn to rest while waiting for the tree to grow.