The BFG Chapters 1-5

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What is the BFG?

Back

The BFG stands for 'Big Friendly Giant', a kind giant who befriends a girl named Sophie.

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Where does Sophie live at the beginning of the story?

Back

Sophie lives in an orphanage.

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What does a moonbeam refer to?

Back

A moonbeam is a ray of light that comes from the moon.

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What is Giant Country?

Back

Giant Country is the place where the BFG and other giants live.

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What is a giant?

Back

A giant is a very large person, often depicted in stories as being much bigger than humans.

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What does Sophie fear about the giant?

Back

Sophie fears that the giant will eat her for breakfast.

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What is the significance of the massive round stone?

Back

The massive round stone is a part of the mountain where the BFG lives.

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What does the term 'orphanage' mean?

Back

An orphanage is a place where children who do not have parents live and are cared for.

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What does it mean to be friendly?

Back

To be friendly means to be kind and pleasant to others.

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What is the main theme of the BFG?

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The main theme of the BFG is friendship and understanding between different beings.