Chapters 1–3
Where is Sophie when the story begins?
orphanage
Where does the giant take Sophie after running far away?
Giant Country
What does Sophie tell the BFG about her family?
Shes an orphan/she has no parents?
A room where many students sleep.
dormitory
The BFG’s funny word for humans
Human Beans
What time does Sophie watch from the window?
What is the witching hour
What is the giant’s home called in Giant Country?
cave
What is the BFG’s gross vegetable called?
Snozzcumber
Very big (two correct answers).
enormous / massive
What country do Giants like to eat humans?
Turkey
Name one thing the giant carries while walking in the street.
suitcase/Trumpet
What objects in the cave make Sophie feel nervous at first?
glass jars
Who visits the cave and wants to eat a “human bean”?
Bloodbottler
A danger or threat.
A menace
What is one reason Sophie starts to trust the BFG by Chapters 7–10?
he does not eat her and tries to protect her/keep her hidden
What does the giant do when he sees Sophie?
He snatches/grabs her through the window?
What is the giant’s name?
The BFG
Where does Sophie hide to stay safe from the Bloodbottler?
Inside a snozzcumber
Not clear; hard to see.
blurry
Why did the BFG take Sofie after she saw him?
He did not want to be on the news/people to know about Giants.
How does the giant hold Sophie while escaping?
He wraps her in her blanket like a bundle.
Why is Sophie in danger if the other giants see her?
They will eat her because they eat humans.
What drink does Sophie try, and what funny thing does it cause?
frobscottle, and it causes whizzpoppers (farts)
Deep sadness or emotional pain
anguish
Roald Dahl (The author) dedicated this book to someone. Who was it?
His daughter Olivia.