17. What is Alice's prize upon 'winning' the caucus-race?
From Quiz Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Answer:
A thimble
The mouse brings Alice to the shore and many other creatures soon follow. As the mouse begins to tell a story, the other animals stop him numerous times complaining that they must all get dry. Alice agrees with this for fear that she might catch cold and the Dodo suggests a caucus-race in which they all run around in a circle, beginning when they want, and ending when they want, until they finish. After a half hour, they cease their running now dry. When the animals ask who the winner is, the Dodo explains that they all won and should all receive prizes from Alice. Worried, Alice digs in her pockets for prizes and finds enough comfits to hand out to everyone. When she is asked where her prize is, she explains that all she has left in her pockets is a thimble. The Dodo takes this from her and elegantly presents it back as her prize.
Now dry, Alice asks the mouse to explain why he does not like Cats nor Dogs and he begins his long 'tail', but after noticeable interruptions, he decides not to finish and instead departs. The remaining animals stay behind until Alice mentions her cat, Dinah, and how she misses her. Realizing that she's referring to a cat, the animals flee worrying for their safety. Alice sits alone once more.