Dahl & Narrative
Who ran the sweet-shop?
Mrs. Pratchett
What spread yellow fever?
Mosquitos
Who gave humans fire?
Prometheus
What were the names of the Garza sisters?
Odilia, Juanita, Delia, Velia, and Pita
What day and year did the Titanic sink?
April 15th, 1912
What did the boys put in the Gobstopper jar?
A dead mouse.
Name one of the doctors who investigated Yellow Fever?
Dear Reed, Dr. Lazear, Dr. Carroll, or Dr. Agramonte
Who did not want humans to have fire?
Zeus
Why did the Garza sisters go to Mexico?
To return a dead body to its' family.
Which class of passenger had the most people on the Titanic?
Third class
How were the boys punshed?
The were caned by their Headmaster Mr. Coombes
How many theories did the doctors investigate?
3
4
7
10
3 Mosquitos, Bacteria, Contamination through the air
What monster did Odysseus and his men meet?
Polyphemus - the cyclops
Who was the first enemy the sisters faced?
Cecilia
How many lifeboats were on the Titanic? (Not counting the collapsible lifeboats.)
20
What was the container called that the boys used to keep treats or small treasures?
A tuck box.
How did the doctors prove how yellow fever was spread?
They set up a camp and had volunteers test each theory.
How did Odysseus and his men escape from the monster?
They tied themselves to the underside of sheep and a ram to get by Polyphemus.
What is the main lesson the sisters learned on their adventure/journey?
The sisters learned that they must work together to succeed.
Approximately how many people survived the sinking of the Titanic?
About 700. Some records say 706.
Who wrote Boy: Tales of Childhood?
Roald Dahl
Which doctor died of yellow fever?
Dr. Lazear
What "gift" did Odysseus give to the monster?
Strong wine
What advice did La Llorona give Odilia when they first met?
They needed to be noble and kind.
How did the Titanic "call" for help?
On the wireless, or with "rockets"/flares.