Roald Dahl's Characters and Themes

The video introduces third-graders to 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake. It provides background on the author and illustrator, introduces the main characters, and reads Chapter 1, which describes the three mean farmers: Boggess, Bunce, and Bean. The video concludes with an invitation to follow the series on the library's YouTube channel.

Who is the illustrator of 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'?

• Dr. Seuss

• J.K. Rowling

• Quentin Blake

• Roald Dahl

Which of the following is NOT a profession associated with Roald Dahl?

• Spy

• Pilot

• Illustrator

• Chocolate Historian

What prestigious award did Quentin Blake win in 1980?

• Nobel Prize

• Kate Greenaway Medal

• Pulitzer Prize

• Booker Prize

Who are the main characters introduced in the story?

• Peter, Susan, and Lucy

• Harry, Ron, and Hermione

• Charlie, Willy Wonka, and the Oompa Loompas

• Mr. Fox, Mrs. Fox, and the small foxes

What type of farmer is Boggess?

• Sheep Farmer

• Turkey and Apple Farmer

• Chicken Farmer

• Duck and Goose Farmer

What unusual diet does Bunce have?

• Boiled chickens

• Doughnuts and goose livers

• Apples and cider

• Vegetables and fruits

Which farmer is known for drinking cider instead of eating food?

• None of them

• Boggess

• Bean

• Bunce

How do the children describe the three farmers in their song?

• One smart, one kind, one funny

• Three rich, three poor, three happy

• Three tall, three strong, three brave

• One fat, one short, one lean

What is the main theme of Chapter 1?

• Introduction of the Fox family

• Description of the three farmers

• A magical adventure

• A journey through the forest

Where can students find more chapters being read?

• The NBS library YouTube channel

• The local bookstore

• The author's website

• The school library