Fantastic Facts About Fantastic Mr. Fox
About the Animals
From the Book
100
There are 3 farmers that try to catch Mr. Fox. What is one of their names?
Boggis, Bunce, Bean
100
Foxes are omnivores. What does omnivore mean?
They eat meat and plants.
100
Who are the two main characters in this scene (as drawn in the book)?
Badger & Mr. Fox
200
What century was Fantastic Mr. Fox written? The 1700s, the 1800s, the 1900s, or the 2000s?
The 1900s (1970)
200
Name one city that has a large rat population.
Answers vary
200
What is happening in this scene (as drawn in the book)?
Stealing cider
300
How many children do Mr. and Mrs. Fox have?
4 children
300
Are foxes in the dog or cat family?
Dog
300
There are two illustrated versions of Fantastic Mr. Fox. One has been described by critics as "rough and anxious." The other has been described as involving "wonder, depth, and realism." Which is which?
Top one is "wonder, depth, and realism." Bottom one is "rough and anxious."
400
Roald Dahl wrote the book Fantastic Mr. Fox. What is another book that Roald Dahl wrote?
Answers vary (James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, etc.)
400
How many chickens are there in the world? 25 thousand, 25 million, or 25 billion?
25 billion
400
What room do you think the characters are in in this scene (as drawn in the book)?
Cellar / pantry
500
Roald Dahl wrote the book Fantastic Mr. Fox. What country is he from?
England / Britain / United Kingdom
500
Which of the following words best describes a fox? Aquatic, crafty, or transparent?
Crafty
500
Who are these three characters, as drawn in the book — in order?
Boggis, Bunce, Bean