Roald Dahl

How did Roald Dahl's experiences in World War II influence his later writing?

• He was an Aviator, and his first book was about a plane crash.
• He was in the Navy, and his first book dealt with life upon a ship.
• He was in the Army, and his first book was set in Nazi-occupied Europe.
• He worked in a Munitions Factory, and his first book was about life in a factory. 

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Which term best describes the endings of Roald Dahl's early short stories?

• Gory
• Unexpected
• Mundane
• Comical

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Many of Roald Dahl's children's stories were inspired by:

• A vacation he took with his grandparents
• His relationship with his parents
• His time in the military
• His time away at boarding school

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How was Roald Dahl's work during the 1950s different from his work during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s?

• During the 1950s, he wrote fiction; afterward, he wrote non-fiction.
• During the 1950s, he wrote for adults; afterward, he wrote for children.
• During the 1950s, he wrote comical stories; afterward, he wrote dramatic stories.
• During the 1950s, he wrote long novels; afterward, he wrote short stories.

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The aunts in "James and the Giant Peach" were likely inspired by Roald Dahl's: 

• Daughters 
• Mother and father
• Boarding school teachers
• Wife

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What prompted Roald Dahl to write "James and the Giant Peach"?

• His lifelong love of peaches
• The bedtime stories he told his daughters
• The insects he found in his garden
• The cruelty he experienced at the hands of his aunts

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Which of these statements is an opinion about Roald Dahl?

• He was the greatest children's author of the 20th century. 
• He published more than a dozen books for children.
• "James and the Giant Peach" was his first book for children.
• Several of his books were adapted in to successful movies. 

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How has Roald Dahl's memory been preserved after his death?

• Through the Roald Dahl Prize for children's fiction
• Through the chocolate factory his family owns
• Through new books featuring his beloved characters
• Through museums dedicated to his life's work

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What can you infer from the fact that Roald Dahl's books have been translated into 34 languages?

• Roald Dahl spoke many languages.
• Roald Dahl's books are popular throughout the world.
• Roald Dahl books have been banned in several countries.
• Roald Dahl's books are more popular with adults than children.

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