"The BFG" pg. 19-32 Comprehension Questions

Front

"She was trembling like a leaf in the wind, and a finger of ice was running up and down her spine." What figurative language is this?

Back

Simile

Front

"His booming voice rolled around the cave like thunder."

Back

Simile

Front

Giants' ears are enormous and movable.

Back

They are enormous and he can move them in and out.

Front

Giant's term for humans?

Back

human beans

Front

Why does Sophie try not to upset the giant?

Back

So he won't eat her.

Front

Why did the giant take Sophie?

Back

She saw him.

Front

What did the giant call the TV?

Back

telly-telly bunkum box

Front

"You would be swallowed up like a piece of frumpkin pie, all in one dollop!" What figurative language is this?

Back

Simile

Front

Why can't the BFG stop the other giants from eating humans?

Back

Enormous and fierce; at least twice his wideness and double royal highness!