Who Was Roald Dahl

Where was Roald Dahl born?

• London, England

• Toronto, Canada

• Llandaff, Wales

• Edinburgh, Scotland

Which of the following is a famous book written by Roald Dahl?

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

• The Princess and the Pea

• Smile

What inspired many of Roald Dahl’s stories?

• His love for sports

• His travels to Australia

• His career as a scientist

• His childhood experiences

Which of these is a characteristic of Roald Dahl’s writing style?

• Serious and formal language

• Use of humour and imagination

• Focus on historical events

• Scientific explanations

Listen to the passage and write the name of the book.

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What did Roald Dahl do before he became a famous author?

• He was a chef

• He was a doctor

• He was a professional athlete

• He was a pilot and a spy

Roald Dahl’s books have been translated into how many languages (approximately)?

• 5

• 10

• 60

• 100

What is a unique feature of Roald Dahl’s books?

• They often include made-up words and creative language

• They are all non-fiction

• They are written in French

• They are only about animals