The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse by Beatrix Potter : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse by Beatrix Potter Preview, Read, and Review
By Axel H. Pantelmann
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Severely
- serious degree
Synonyms
badly
critically
gravely
hard
Sternly
Sentence
Mrs. Tittlemouse looked at her severely.
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Cross (adjective)
- Annoyed and irritable
Synonyms
bad-tempered
crabby
grouchy
Sentence
Mrs. Tittle-mouse began to get cross.
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Peevish (adjective)
- Easily irritated or annoyed
Synonyms
cranky
fractious
irritable
nettlesome
peckish
pettish
petulant
scratchy
Sentence
‘‘ZIZZ, Wizz, Wizzz!’’ replied Babbitty Bumble in a peevish squeak.
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse cowslip (noun)
- Early spring flower common in British isles having fragrant yellow or sometimes purple flowers
Sentence
I smell a smell of honey; is it the cowslips outside, in the hedge?
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse sidled(verb)
- Move unobtrusively or furtively
Synonym
unnoticeable
Sentence
She sidled down a passage,
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse acorn(noun)
- Fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base
Sentence
Mrs. Tittlemouse had eaten the acorns before Christmas.
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse moss(noun)
- Tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
Sentence
But it was full of untidy dry moss.
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse intrusion(noun)
- Entrance by force or without permission or welcome
Sentence
“this is an intrusion!’’
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse parlour(noun)
- A room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
Synonym
sitting room
Sentence
When she got back to the parlour, she heard some one coughing in a fat voice.
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse fortnight(noun)
- two weeks
Sentence
…began a spring cleaning which lasted a fortnight.
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse invitation(noun)
- A request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
Sentence
‘‘And without any invitation!’’ said Mrs. Thomasina Tittlemouse.
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Read the story out loud.
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Questions
Who were the characters of the story?
Mrs. Thomasina Tittlemouse - woodmouse
Babbitty Bumble - bee
Mr. Jackson – old toad
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Where does Mrs. Tittlemouse live?
She lived in a bank under a hedge.
What rooms did she have?
THERE was a kitchen, a parlor, a pantry, and a larder p.14
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Question
Where does Mr. Jackson live?
He lived in a drain below the hedge, in a very dirty wet ditch. p. 53
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Question
Why did Mrs. Tittlemouse chase ladybird, beetle ,and spider out of the house?
MRS. TITTLEMOUSE was a most terribly tidy particular little mouse, always sweeping and dusting the soft sandy floors. p. 20
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Question
What did Mrs. Tittlemouse find while cleaning the storeroom?
Three or four other bees put their heads out, and buzzed fiercely. p47
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Question
Why did Mrs. Tittlemouse shut herself up in the nut cellar?
Mr. Jackson pulled out the bees- nest. p90
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Question
How long does spring cleaning last?
It lasted a fortnight. P.113
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Question
When the place was all beautifully neat and clean what did she do?
She gave a party to five other little mice, without Mr. Jackson. P. 103
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Summarization
Can you tell the story in your own words?
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Moral
What is the moral or lesson of the story?
The moral of the story is life has many difficulties and when you win share it with your friends.
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse : The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Discussion
Are you as tidy as Mrs. Tittlemouse?
Would you kick out unwelcomed visitors in your house?