The BFG Quiz

1. What character trait do both Sophie and the BFG show throughout the novel?

• Selfish
• Caring
• Organized
• Hardworking

2. What is the correct definition of the word "peculiar" used in the beginning of the book? “Whatever happens, she simply must play along with the peculiar giant and smile at his jokes.”

• Different from the usual.
• To be real.
• Causing fear or alarm.
• Showing calm and self-control

3. What is the point of view of the nine Giants?

• You should be kind to everyone.
• Humans are tasty and deserve to be eaten.
• Sophie is nice and should live in her home.
• Greece has the best tasting human beans.

4. What type of figurative language does the author use in this statement: “’From now on, we is keeping as still as winky little micies’ he whispered.”

• Hyperbole
• Onomatopoeia
• Personification
• Simile

5. What is the difference between the human world and the giant world?

• The giant world has bubbles going down. The bubbles in the human world go up.
• Giants live in caves and humans live in buildings.
• The only food that grows in giant country is snozzcumbers. In human world, a large variety of food can grow.
• All of the above.

6. How does the BFG keep track of the dreams?

• He catches them and puts them on a shelf in order of quality.
• He writes little notes to remind himself.
• He writes the entire dream on the bottle.
• He color codes them.

7. What word means taking care to avoid danger?

• Cautiously
• Determined
• Landscape
• Orphan

8. Which statement below shows the Queen’s caring personality?

• “Then, we must send him to school..”
• “’Perhaps you and your friend would care to join me.’”
• ”’Come down off the ledge you are going to fall backward at any moment’”
• All of the Above

9. What character trait below describes the Butler?

• Loyal
• Dishonest
• Understanding
• Selfish

10. What lesson does the queen teach the reader and the characters?

• Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
• Always wear your best dress.
• Two wrongs don't make a right.
• It's best to not get involved in other peoples problems.