James and the Giant Peach Quiz

Who are James's cruel aunts?

• Aunt Polly and Aunt Sally

• Aunt Spiker and Aunt Sponge

• Aunt Petunia and Aunt Marge

• Aunt May and Aunt June

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What event leads to the growth of the giant peach?

• James plants a magic seed

• James spills magic crystals near the peach tree

• A wizard casts a spell on the peach tree

• A fairy blesses the peach tree

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the first thing James notices about the peach after it starts growing?

• It changes color

• It starts to glow

• It grows larger

• It smells sweet

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does James enter the giant peach?

• He climbs through a hole

• He cuts it open with a knife

• He uses a magic key

• He is invited in by the insects

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the word "peculiar" mean?

• Ordinary

• Strange

• Dangerous

• Friendly

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best describes Aunt Spiker and Aunt Sponge's reaction to the giant peach?

• They are delighted and proud

• They are confused and worried

• They are greedy and exploitative

• They are scared and run away

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the word "marvelous" mean as used in the context of describing the peach?

• Terrible

• Ordinary

• Wonderful

• Small

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What did the old man give to James?

• A new toy

• A bag of magical green things

• A box of chocolates

• A bag of gold

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At his Aunt's house, James...

• played with his friends at the beach

• worked hard but was paid for his work

• was forced to work and never leave their yard

• was happy and lived a normal life

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In Chapter 2: How long had James been living with his mean aunts?

• A long, long time
• A short, sweet time
• Just a few days
• A weekend

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