Roald Dahl - book week

What year was Roald Dahl born?

• 1926

• 2006

• 1936

• 1916

Where was Roald Dahl born?

• Cardiff Wales, Great Britain

• Pink Hill North Carolina

• England, Great Britain

• Germany

What is Roald Dahl famous for?

• He was a famous actor

• He was a famous singer

• He was a famous children's writer

• He was married to someone famous

What did Dahl do before he was an author?

• He was a teacher

• He was in the air force

• He was a firefighter

• He was always an author

Who first noticed Dahl's writing skills?

• His English teacher

• His mum

• His grandmother

• His first grade teacher

How old was Roald Dahl when he was sent off to boarding school?

• 12 years old

• 9 years old

• 5 years old

• He was never sent to boarding school

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

• His time away at boarding school

• His time in the military

• His relationship with his parents

• A vacation he took with his grandparents

How did some of the teachers act at the boarding school?

• They were very sweet

• They threw rocks at students

• They were strict and hit students with canes

• They never punished a single child

What was the first thing Roald Dahl got published?

• An adult novel

• A children's book

• A joke book

• An article about his plane crash

Roald Dahl died in 1990. How old was he?

• 89

• 64

• 78

• 74