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1
Boy: Tales of Childhood gives the reader information Dahl's early life. Which literary element does this represent?
imagery
characterization
author's purpose
autobiography
2
What happened when Dahl went to the doctor in Norway?
He never went to the doctor in Norway.
The doctor removed his adenoids without warning.
The doctor removed his appendix without anesthesia.
The doctor knew he was faking appendicitus.
3
Who was driving the motor car at the time of the accident?
Roald's oldest brother was driving because women weren't allowed.
Roald Dahl was driving.
Roald's oldest sister was driving because she had taken 2 lessons.
Roald's mother was driving because she paid the money for the car.
4
Who smoked goat tobacco?
His ancient sister's fiance.
His eldest brother
The boys in the dorm
Roald Dahl snuck it.
5
What type of irony is when a person says one thing but means another?
Dramatic Irony
IDK
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
6
How did the doctor react to Dahl's "appendicitis" when he came home from St. Peter's?
He treated him for an "infection" to allow him 3-days home.
He took out his appendix without anesthesia.
He contacted the school to let them know Dahl had lied.
He notifed Dahl's mother than he lied.
7
What did Dahl do when he grew homesick at St. Peter's?
He faked illness to be sent home.
He asked for more items for his tuck-box.
He called his mom every Sunday.
He wrote home more often.
8
Roald Dahl's short stories have all of the following in common EXCEPT:
Irony
Shock & Suspense
Plot line development
Unpredictable Characterization
9
Where did the boys get the mouse for The Great Mouse Plot?
It was laying in the street outside of the shop.
They found it in their floorboard hiding spot.
It was already inside of the candy shop.
It was running around at school.
10
How did Dahl's father die?
He and his daughter died of appendicitis.
His arm was amputated by a drunk doctor.
His grieved himself to death after the loss of his first wife.
He was grieving the loss of his daughter and didn't fight pneumnia.
11
What is a tuck box?
This is the box at school where the boys put their homework.
The school had a box where the boys could receive mail
Each boy had a box for his personal, private possessions.
This is a box that holds all the families important possessions.
12
What was the consequence for snoring in the Matron's dorm?
She sent them to the Headmaster for a caning.
She dropped soap flakes in his mouth
She reported it to the parents.
She would place a pillow over their head.
13
What did Dahl find ironic about the Headmaster at Repton?
He claimed to care deeply for the boys, but he abused them constantly.
He was allowed to beat the children for no real reason.
He was Archbishop of Canterbury, but he was the most vicious to the boys.
He was super mean in public and very kind in private.
14
During which war was Roald Dahl a fighter pilot?
World War I
the Vietnam War
World War II
the Civil War
15
What did Captain Hardcastle accuse Roald Dahl of doing?
He was accused of purposely breaking a pen.
He was accused of cheating.
He was accused of pranking Captain Hardcastle.
He was accused of stealing from a tuck box.
16
Mrs. Pratchett, the owner of the sweet-shop, watched Dahl and his friends with __________ in her heart...
countenance (support)
trawlers (fishermen)
venom (bitterness)
dauntlessness (fearlessness)
17
How would you describe Roald Dahl's father?
Hard working and determined
Uneducated
Lazy and unmotivated as a youth
Supportive through Dahl's adulthood
18
During his time at St. Peter's, what were the boys forced to due every Sunday before church?
Write a letter home
Clean the floors and bathrooms
Call home to report that everything was wonderful
Open their tuck box
19
What was the consequence for The Great Mouse Plot?
The police were involved because the store had to be closed.
They got away with it.
They were banned from the candy shop.
Each of the boys was made to watch as they were caned one at a time.
20
Why is the success of Dahl's father impressive?
He loved fine art, although he was not an artist.
He was not known for his intelligence.
He overcame physical handicap.
He had a very compeitive relationship with his brother.
21
What was Dahl known for at Repton School?
He was good at sports and photography.
He had written several popular short stories.
He was the mastermind of many pranks.
He spoke Latin, French, and German.
22
How did Dahl describe the Matron?
She was strict but fair.
She just ignored them for the most part.
She was a motherly figure away from home.
She hated small boys.
23
Which TWO games was Dahl good at when he was a student at Repton?
Fives & Squash-racquets
Tennis & Archery
Horse Riding & Gymnastics
Football & Cricket
24
Which job did Roald Dahl choose?
Shell Company
Finnish Lumber Co.
Imperial Chemicals
House Boazer
25
What was Dahl's strongest kindergarten memory?
His mom let him leave for school by himself.
He rode his tricycle to school with his sister.
He got to live at home instead of a boarding school.
His teachers were sisters and were his only positive teachers.
26
When the boys refused to tattle on a classmate who poured sugar on the floor, what was their consequence?
Each boy was caned.
The Matron put soap shavings in their mouths.
The parents were notified of the bad behavior.
Turned in the key to their tuck box
27
Where did Dahl gain the inspiration for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
He just loved candy.
Corkers inspired him.
The Candy Shop
The Cadbury Chocolate Factory
28
What was the Matron's role at St. Peter's School?
She was in charge of the dormitory.
She was a teacher.
She was a cook in the cafeteria.
She was the athletic nurse.
29
Describe Dahl's grandparents.
Bestepapa was very strict, but Bestemama was warm and welcoming.
Bestemama was welcoming, and Bestepapa was a quiet scholar.
Bestemama and Bestepapa traveled with the grandchildren.
Both Bestemama & Bestepapa were very old and overwhelmed by the children.
30
The type of irony where something happening is very different from what was expected.
Dramatic Irony
IDK
Verbal Irony
Situationally Irony
31
Why did Thwaites's father warn the boys to avoid Liquorice Bootlaces?
They were too expensive for what you got.
They would rot the boys teeth.
Mrs. Pratchett served them with a dirty hand.
They were said to be made out of rats' blood.
32
What was different about Corkers?
He was very young and had a lot to prove, so he disciplined strictly.
He disciplined the boys without taking them to the Headmaster.
He was much younger and spent only half of his time teaching.
He was eccentric and seemed to genuinely enjoy the students.
33
What was the Great Mouse Plot?
The boys released a mouse into the candy shop.
The boys put a mouse on the counter when they were paying.
The boys placed a dead mouse in a candy jar.
The boys let several mice into the candy shop to imitate an infestation.
34
The type of irony in which actions / words are clear to the audience but unknown to the character.
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
Known Irony
35
What is a Boazer?
students chosen to be a leader & the Headmaster's assistant
The Candy makers from Cadbury
Nickname for students who got in trouble for talking
the Headmaster's name for his cane
36
How were the boys found guilty of The Great Mouse Plot?
An Eyewitness
Survelliance Cameras
A Snitch at School
A Line-Up at School
37
How did Dahl's mother react to his caning from Mr. Coombes?
She was very strict, so she thought it was a fair consequence.
She was appalled and confronted the Mr. Coombes.
She contacted the police to report child abuse.
She never found out because he wasn't allowed to talk about it.
38
Each of the following happened in the motor car accident EXCEPT:
Many of the siblings were thrown from the car.
Roald's sister lost total control of the vehicle.
Roald's nose was nearly cut off.
Roald's mother hit her head badly on the windshield.
39
How could Dahl's family vacations be described?
Peaceful and picturesque
Annoying due to the amount of time with family
Lively and cheerful
Stressful due to the nature of travel at the time
