Great Authors: Roald Dahl

The video explores the life and works of Roald Dahl, a renowned children's author. It covers his early life, education, and career, highlighting his famous works like James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The video also discusses his writing style, use of literary devices, and the legacy he left behind, including film adaptations of his books.

Where was Roald Dahl born?

• United Kingdom

• Sweden

• Norway

• United States

What job did Roald Dahl have in Washington DC during World War II?

• Military photographer

• Technical expert for the government

• Writer

• Pilot

Which publication featured Roald Dahl's first collection of short stories?

• New York Times

• Life Magazine

• Saturday Evening Post

• Washington Examiner

What genre does 'James and the Giant Peach' belong to?

• Fantasy

• Nonfiction

• Realistic fiction

• Historical fiction

What inspired Roald Dahl to write 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'?

• His love of chocolate

• His memories of being a chocolate tester

• Books about chocolate making

• Both A and B

What literary device is used when an author hints at future events in a story?

• Metaphor

• Foreshadowing

• Simile

• None of the above

Which of Roald Dahl's books was said to be one of his favorites?

• Fantastic Mr. Fox

• The Witches

• The Twits

• The BFG

What is a simile?

• A direct comparison

• None of the above

• An exaggeration

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

Which Roald Dahl novel was adapted into a movie directed by Steven Spielberg?

• The Minpins

• The Witches

• Fantastic Mr. Fox

• The BFG

In what year was the film version of 'Matilda' released?

• 2016

• 2013

• 2005

• 1996