James and the Giant Peach Analysis

James and the Giant Peach Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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Connor reviews 'James and the Giant Peach' by Roald Dahl, discussing both the book and its Disney movie adaptation. He highlights the book's plot, character development, and themes, noting its strengths and weaknesses. The movie adaptation is compared to the book, with emphasis on the changes made by Disney. Connor concludes with a recommendation for both the book and the movie, giving the book four stars.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the author of 'James and the Giant Peach'?

Dr. Seuss

C.S. Lewis

J.K. Rowling

Roald Dahl

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the main character in 'James and the Giant Peach'?

George Kranky

Matilda Wormwood

James Henry Trotter

Charlie Bucket

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did James's parents die in the story?

By a falling tree

By a giant rhinoceros

In a car accident

In a plane crash

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main themes explored through the critters in the book?

Ethnocentrism

Loneliness

Greed

Courage

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which historical reference is mentioned in the book?

HMS Victory

Queen Mary

Titanic

USS Constitution

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major difference between the book and the movie adaptation?

The ending

The main character

The setting

The presence of songs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What rating did Connor give to the book 'James and the Giant Peach'?

Two stars

Five stars

Four stars

Three stars