George's Marvellous Medicine - Reading Comprehension

Why did George want to do something about Grandma?

• He wanted to make her happy

• He hated her and wanted to shake her up

• He wanted to give her a present

• He wanted to leave the house

How old was George?

• Six years old

• Eight years old

• Ten years old

• Twelve years old

What did George notice on the sideboard while thinking about Grandma?

• A bottle of Grandma's brown medicine

• A firework banger

• A green snake

• A clock

From George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl: Fill in the blank: George decided to make Grandma a new medicine, one that is so strong and so fierce and so fantastic it will either cure her completely or ________ off the top of her head.

• blow

• fall

• peel

• slide

What time was Grandma's next dose of medicine due?

• Eleven o'clock

• Nine o'clock

• One o'clock

• Ten thirty

George thought Grandma's brown medicine was useless because:

• it never did her any good

• it tasted sweet

• it was expensive

• it was made by George

How old is George in the story?

• George is eight years old.

• George is ten years old.

• George is six years old.

• George is twelve years old.

Copy down the phrase that tells you how often Grandma takes her medicine.

• Once every morning.

• Twice a week.

• Every evening before bed.

• Only when she feels sick.

Why does George think that Grandma’s medicine is “useless”?

• George thinks Grandma's medicine is useless because it doesn't make her any better or nicer.

• George thinks Grandma's medicine is useless because it tastes sweet.

• George thinks Grandma's medicine is useless because it is too expensive.

• George thinks Grandma's medicine is useless because it is made from vegetables.

George gets on well with his Grandma, as shown by at least two pieces of evidence from the text. Which of the following best supports this view?

• He is kind to her and enjoys spending time with her.

• He avoids her and does not speak to her.

• He argues with her frequently and is rude.

• He ignores her and prefers to be alone.