Exploring Chapters 1 & 2 of James and the Giant Peach

The video introduces 'James and the Giant Peach', a favorite childhood book of the teacher. It begins with James Henry Trotter's happy life, which is shattered by the tragic loss of his parents. James is sent to live with his cruel aunts, Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, who treat him poorly. The narrative continues with a peculiar event that starts on a hot summer day, setting the stage for the next chapter.

Who is the author of 'James and the Giant Peach'?

• Lewis Carroll

• Quentin Blake

• J.K. Rowling

• Roald Dahl

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Who illustrated 'James and the Giant Peach'?

• Maurice Sendak

• Beatrix Potter

• Quentin Blake

• Eric Carle

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What tragic event changed James's life?

• A shipwreck

• Being eaten by a rhinoceros

• A car accident

• A house fire

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What did James's parents encounter in London?

• A friendly squirrel

• A lost dog

• An escaped lion

• An angry rhinoceros

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How did James's aunts treat him?

• Cruelly and selfishly

• With occasional strictness

• Indifferently

• With kindness and love

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What did James long for while living with his aunts?

• To go to school

• To have a pet

• To make friends

• To visit the seaside

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What were the names of James's aunts?

• Sponge and Spiker

• Sarah and Elizabeth

• Mary and Jane

• Beatrice and Eugenie

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What did James not have while living with his aunts?

• A television

• A bicycle

• Toys or books

• A computer

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What peculiar event marks the beginning of a change in James's life?

• Discovering a hidden treasure

• Finding a magic wand

• A visit from a fairy

• Something peculiar happening on a hot summer day

What does James do when he feels overwhelmed by sadness?

• He screams for help

• He writes a letter

• He cries behind the laurel bushes

• He runs away

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