Understanding Television Chocolate

How does the use of figurative language in talking about the Television Chocolate make it easier to understand how it works?

• The author uses the comparison of television chocolate to a jigsaw puzzle to help readers understand how the chocolate is broken down and reassembled.

• The author uses the comparison of television chocolate to a rocket to show how fast it travels.

• The author uses the comparison of television chocolate to a snowstorm to show how much chocolate is being sent.

• The author uses the comparison of television chocolate to a pencil to show how small it is.

What feeling or idea is the author trying to share by describing the Oompa-Loompas in their space suits as "working in complete silence"?

• The author is trying to show how dangerous the Oompa-Loompas are.

• The author is trying to show how much the Oompa-Loompas enjoy their work.

• The author is trying to show how important the Oompa-Loompas' work is.

• The author is trying to show how serious and focused the Oompa-Loompas are on their task.

What does the phrase "a blinding flash" tell you about how the chocolate disappears?

• The phrase suggests that the chocolate disappears quickly and unexpectedly.

• The phrase suggests that the chocolate disappears in a way that is difficult to see.

• The phrase suggests that the chocolate disappears in a way that is dangerous.

• The phrase suggests that the chocolate disappears in a way that is magical.

Why does Mr. Wonka insist that the children wear dark glasses in the Television-Chocolate Room?

• He wants to protect their eyes from the bright light.

• He wants to make the room seem more mysterious.

• He wants to make the children feel like they are in a special place.

• He wants to hide the Oompa-Loompas from the children.

What can you conclude about Mike Teavee's personality based on his reaction to the Television Chocolate?

• He is easily impressed by new technology.

• He is skeptical and doesn't believe in Mr. Wonka's inventions.

• He is afraid of the unknown and prefers familiar things.

• He is bored and wants to be entertained.

What does the description of the elevator's journey through the chocolate factory reveal about Mr. Wonka's personality?

• Mr. Wonka is a practical and organized businessman.

• Mr. Wonka is a playful and unpredictable inventor.

• Mr. Wonka is a cautious and careful leader.

• Mr. Wonka is a grumpy and impatient person.

Why does Mr. Wonka warn the children to be careful in the Television-Chocolate Room?

• He is afraid they will break the expensive equipment.

• He is worried they will eat too much chocolate.

• He is concerned about the potential dangers of the technology.

• He wants to keep the room a secret from the outside world.

What can you infer about the importance of the Television Chocolate invention based on Mr. Wonka's reaction to it?

• Mr. Wonka sees it as a way to make more money.

• Mr. Wonka sees it as a way to improve the world.

• Mr. Wonka sees it as a way to impress his friends.

• Mr. Wonka sees it as a way to escape from reality.

How does the description of the Television Chocolate Room reflect the potential dangers of new technology, similar to concerns about the impact of social media today?

• The Oompa-Loompas wearing space suits and working in silence show how dangerous the technology is.

  
  

• The bright light and the camera with dangerous rays suggest that technology can be harmful.

  
  

• The fact that the chocolate gets smaller when it travels through the air shows that technology can have unintended consequences.

  
  

• The room being completely bare except for the camera and television set shows how technology can isolate people.

  
  

How does the description of the elevator's journey through the chocolate factory relate to the idea of a roller coaster ride, both in terms of physical sensations and emotional impact?

• Both the elevator and the roller coaster are fast and exciting, but also make people feel scared and sick.

  
  

• Both the elevator and the roller coaster are designed to take people on a journey through different places.

  
  

• Both the elevator and the roller coaster are made of glass so that people can see what is happening around them.

  
  

• Both the elevator and the roller coaster are controlled by a machine that can make them go up and down, sideways, and in circles.