First Day & Writing Home
Dahl compares a tuck box to what everyday object?
A lady's handbag.
Kissing the Latin teacher.
What type of car was Dahl's sister driving?
A black convertible De Dion
What pen did the boys use for their writing?
Ink pens with nibs that required constant dipping.
Why did Dahl go to the sick room?
He had the flu
Why did the Headmaster encourage parents to send care packages with food from home?
He wanted to buy as little food as possible for the boys so he could save moeny.
What prank did Wragg play on the Matron and was he caught?
He sprinkled sugar up and down the hallway; no, he wasn't caught.
What was the seating arrangement in the car?
Sister driving, brother in the front, Dahl and his mother in the back
What incident happened to Dahl during prep?
His nib broke and he asked his neighbor for a new one.
What was the problem with Ellis?
A large, painful boil on his thigh.
How often do the boys write letters home?
Once a week
Who in Dahl's family actually had an appendicitis?
His ancient half-sister.
What causes the car accident?
A sudden turn at high speed
What did Captain Hardcastle accuse Dahl of?
Trying to cheat by talking to another boy
What was the boyfriend's bad habit?
He smoked a pipe constantly
Was Dahl able to be completely honest with his mother in his letters home? Why or why not?
No, because the school censored his letters.
What advice does Doctor Dunbar give Dahl?
To never fake an illness again and to not blame his mother.
Who is injured in the car accident?
A Dahl, with a severe nose injury
What punishment was Dahl given?
What trick did Dahl play on the boyfriend?
They replaced his tobacco with goat droppings
Yes, they were her only connection to Dahl and she kept them all.
Summarize the scene Dahl describes of the appendix being removed.
It was an emergency surgery at home on their nursing table.
Describe Doctor Dunbar's reaction to the injuries. What does he do?
He puts temporary bandages on Dahl then meets him at home to stitch his nose back on.
How did Dahl's peers react to his punishment?
They sympathized with him.
What did he do when they told him what they had done?
He stood up angrily and planned to chase after them