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James and the Giant Peach Vocabulary

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word 'peculiar' as used in 'James and the Giant Peach'?

a)

Strange or unusual

b)

Common or ordinary

c)

Boring or dull

d)

Bright or shiny

2.

In 'James and the Giant Peach', what does the word 'marvelous' mean?

a)

Terrible

b)

Wonderful

c)

Scary

d)

Confusing

3.

Which word best describes the character of James in 'James and the Giant Peach'?

a)

Timid

b)

Brave

c)

Selfish

d)

Lazy

4.

What does the word 'gargantuan' mean in the context of 'James and the Giant Peach'?

a)

Tiny

b)

Huge

c)

Average

d)

Delicate

5.

In 'James and the Giant Peach', what is the meaning of the word 'dismal'?

a)

Cheerful

b)

Gloomy

c)

Exciting

d)

Colorful

6.

What does the word 'astonishing' mean as used in 'James and the Giant Peach'?

a)

Surprising

b)

Boring

c)

Expected

d)

Uninteresting

7.

In 'James and the Giant Peach', what does the word 'mischievous' mean?

a)

Naughty

b)

Serious

c)

Calm

d)

Honest

8.

What is the meaning of the word 'melancholy' in 'James and the Giant Peach'?

a)

Joyful

b)

Sad

c)

Angry

d)

Excited

9.

In 'James and the Giant Peach', what does the word 'spectacular' mean?

a)

Ordinary

b)

Impressive

c)

Ugly

d)

Simple

10.

What does the word 'frantic' mean in the context of 'James and the Giant Peach'?

a)

Calm

b)

Hysterical

c)

Lazy

d)

Content

11.

In 'James and the Giant Peach', what is the meaning of the word 'bizarre'?

a)

Normal

b)

Weird

c)

Plain

d)

Dull

12.

What does the word 'ominous' mean as used in 'James and the Giant Peach'?

a)

Promising

b)

Threatening

c)

Hopeful

d)

Bright

13.

In 'James and the Giant Peach', what does the word 'exquisite' mean?

a)

Ugly

b)

Beautiful

c)

Rough

d)

Simple

14.

What is the meaning of the word 'chaotic' in 'James and the Giant Peach'?

a)

Orderly

b)

Disorganized

c)

Calm

d)

Predictable

15.

In 'James and the Giant Peach', what does the word 'enormous' mean?

a)

Small

b)

Tiny

c)

Huge

d)

Little