The Bicycle and the Sweet Shop

Dahl: The Bicycle and the Sweet Shop

Reread paragraphs 25- 27
Focus on Mrs. Pratchett's character and what type of person Dahl thinks she is.

Yes or No?

Which of the following statements are the MOST reasonable inferences based on paragraphs 25-27? Mark each statement with a YES (it is reasonable) or a NO (it is not reasonable).

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Mrs. Pratchett cared about children. YES or NO?

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Mrs. Pratchett was not a caring person. YES or NO?

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Mrs. Pratchett took very good care of herself. YES or NO?

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Mrs. Pratchett was not well liked by children. YES or NO?

Read Paragraph 28

Dahl's attitude towards Mrs. Pratchett

As you are reading this paragraph think about how Dahl feels about Mrs. Pratchett. Think now about when he and his friends found the mouse, think about the Great Mouse Plot.

Multiple Choice

How does Dahl's attitude toward Mrs. Pratchett impact The Great Mouse Plot?(where Dahl's plan was to stick the dead mouse in Mrs. Pratchett's candy jar)

• He just randomly picked Mrs. Pratchett to prank.

• He did not like Mrs. Pratchett and thought she deserved the prank.

• He thinks Mrs. Pratchett will enjoy the prank.