Boy Tales of Childhood

What does Jerome hope for the future by the end of "Ghost Boys"?

• To become famous

• To return to life

• That his death will bring awareness and change

• To find a treasure

After seeing the candy shop closed, Dahl felt worried. Which quotation from the text supports the claim that Dahl was worried?

• "We turned away and walked towards the school."

• "There was a faint scent of danger in the air now. Each one of us had caught a whiff of it."

• "At exactly that point, we heard the school bell ringing in the distance and we had to gallop the rest of the way"

• "His name was Mr Coombes and I have a picture in my mind of a giant of a man with a face like a ham"

In the chapter, "Mr. Coombs", why does the headmaster have all the students line up around the playground?

• He wants to inspect their uniforms.

• They are getting ready to start their first day of school.

• There was an accident inside the building.

• He wants Mrs. Pratchett to point out which boys were in her shop the day before.

What is the primary theme of 'Boy: Tales of Childhood'?

• A) Adventure and exploration

• B) The challenges of growing up

• C) The importance of friendship

• D) Overcoming fear

Which literary device is frequently used by Roald Dahl in 'Boy: Tales of Childhood'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Hyperbole

• D) Personification

In 'Boy: Tales of Childhood', what does the author describe as his most vivid memory from school?

• A) Playing sports

• B) Eating sweets

• C) Getting caned

• D) Making friends

What role does Mrs. Pratchett play in 'Boy: Tales of Childhood'?

• A) A kind teacher

• B) The school nurse

• C) The local shopkeeper

• D) A fellow student

How does Roald Dahl portray his headmaster in 'Boy: Tales of Childhood'?

• A) As a gentle and understanding figure

• B) As a strict and intimidating presence

• C) As a humorous and light-hearted character

• D) As a distant and uninvolved leader

What is the significance of the 'Great Mouse Plot' in 'Boy: Tales of Childhood'?

• A) It shows Dahl's love for animals

• B) It highlights the mischievous nature of children

• C) It demonstrates the importance of honesty

• D) It reveals the harshness of school life

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'Boy: Tales of Childhood'?

• A) Nostalgic and reflective

• B) Dark and foreboding

• C) Joyful and carefree

• D) Angry and resentful