The BFG: Chapter 23

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What is the main food that the giants are offered in Chapter 23 of The BFG?

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Snozzcumbers.

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How does the Queen feel about snozzcumbers?

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She does not think they taste wonderfully; in fact, she finds them unpleasant.

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What is the fate of the nine giants in Chapter 23?

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They are to be imprisoned in a colossal hole.

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What is the only way the giants could escape imprisonment?

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The statement that the only way to escape is to steal the master key is false; there are other ways.

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How do the giants react to being given snozzcumbers?

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They feel upset and angry.

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What is the significance of the colossal hole in the story?

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It serves as the prison for the giants, highlighting their punishment.

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What does the term 'snozzcumber' refer to in The BFG?

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A fictional vegetable that the giants are forced to eat.

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What themes are explored in Chapter 23 of The BFG?

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Themes of justice, punishment, and the contrast between the giants' desires and their reality.

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How does the Queen's perception of food reflect her character in The BFG?

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It shows her refined tastes and her disdain for the giants' food.

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What role does the BFG play in the events of Chapter 23?

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He acts as a mediator between the giants and the humans.

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