"The BFG" pg. 148-170 Comprehension Questions

Front

Why did the BFG listen to each window?

Back

Listening to see if the person in the room was a woman.

Front

How did Sophie know they found the queen's room?

Back

The BFG stopped and then they opened the curtain.

Front

"He was pleased to find that the queen's window slid upward like silk." What figurative language is used?

Back

Simile

Front

"He puffed out his cheeks and pooff, he blew." Identify the figurative language used.

Back

Onomatopoeia

Front

Sophie on the windowsill duration?

Back

At least an hour.

Front

Sophie felt sorry for giving the queen a nightmare because...

Back

She does not want to scare the queen, but knows that the giants must be stopped.

Front

The maid dropped her tray upon hearing the queen's dream. What else could have caused this?

Back

She saw Sophie.

Front

Queen's reaction to BFG?

Back

She gasped.

Front

Why did Sophie and the BFG eat breakfast in the ballroom?

Back

It was the room with the highest ceiling.

Front

Queen's reason for wanting BFG to leave Sophie before breakfast:

Back

She wanted to find Sophie suitable clothes.