Roald Dahl
Where were Roald Dahl's parents from?
Norway (They were Norwegian.)
At the beginning of the book, why does Billy always sit in a chair by the window?
His mother is very strict. He is not allowed to do anything.
Billy saw a small window on the tree. What vocabulary word could replace the underlined word? (2 answers)
tiny, miniature
If you drink soda, you might burp! What vocabulary word could replace the underlined word in this sentence?
belch
A typhoon was coming, so everyone hurried home. What vocabulary word can replace the underlined word in the sentence? (2 answers)
dashed, rushed
Why didn't Roald Dahl like school?
The masters and older students could hit him and punish him.
What monster chases Billy through the forest?
the Gruncher
Elizabeth II is the queen of England. What vocabulary word could replace the underlined word?
ruler
Joe loves Mary, so he stares at her for hours every day in school. What vocabulary word can replace the underlined word?
gazes
In the museum, you can see very old pots. What vocabulary word can replace the underlined words in the sentence?
ancient
What did Roald Dahl do at school, to escape his problem?
He read books, ate chocolate/candy, and played sports.
Where does Billy go escape the monster?
He climbs up a tree.
My mom gave me an amazing, special birthday present. What vocabulary word could replace the underlined word?
extraordinary
My little sister likes to wear strange clothes, like a skeleton costume with a princess crown. What vocabulary word can replace the underlined word in the sentence?
peculiar
My little brother loves red cars, so whenever he sees one, he gestures with his finger at it. What vocabulary word can replace the underlined words in the sentence?
points
Which war did Roald Dahl fight in?
World War II
Who is the ruler of the Minpins?
Don Mini
That dog is very cute! What word could replace the underlined word? (3 answers)
quite, especially, extremely
The actor pulled back the curtain, to show the beautiful scenery on the stage. What vocabulary word can replace the underlined word in the sentence?
reveal
Billy wasn't sure about the answer to number one, so he quickly looked at his neighbor's test. What vocabulary word can replace the underlined words in the sentence?
glanced
What did Roald Dahl do in this war?
He was an airplane pilot.
Why are the Minpins afraid of the monster?
He eats Minpins when he can.
My grandmother showed me a beautiful, old-style doll that she played with when she was young. What vocabulary word could replace the underlined word in this sentence?
old-fashioned
My belly hurts because I ate three very big pieces of cake. What vocabulary word can replace the underlined words in the sentence? (5 answers)
huge, enormous, massive, gigantic, giant
My grandmother's face is covered in lines, but I still think she is beautiful. What vocabulary word can replace the underlined words in the sentence?
wrinkled