Esio Trot By Roald Dahl
A trivia quiz based on the first 20 pages of Roald Dahl's book, Esio Trot.
- 1.
Who did Mr Hoppy love?
- A.
Mrs Gold
- B.
His dog
- C.
His flowers
- D.
His mother
Correct Answer
C. His flowersExplanation
Mr Hoppy loved his flowers. This can be inferred from the information given in the question. The question asks who Mr Hoppy loved, and out of the given options, the only one that matches is "His flowers".Rate this question:
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- 2.
What was Mrs Silver's tortoise called?
- A.
George
- B.
Harry
- C.
Timmy
- D.
Alfie
Correct Answer
D. AlfieExplanation
Mrs Silver's tortoise was called Alfie.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is Mrs Silver worried about?
- A.
Tomatoes are very expensive.
- B.
Alfie will fall out of the balcony.
- C.
Alfie is growing too slowly.
- D.
Alfie does not wake up from his winter sleep.
Correct Answer
C. Alfie is growing too slowly.Explanation
Mrs Silver is worried about Alfie growing too slowly. This is indicated by the fact that she is concerned about his growth and not waking up from his winter sleep. This suggests that she is expecting Alfie to grow at a faster rate and is anxious about his slow progress.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Where do all the tortoises in England come from?
- A.
Australia
- B.
Africa
- C.
America
- D.
Asia
Correct Answer
B. AfricaExplanation
Tortoises in England come from Africa. This is because tortoises are not native to England, but they have been introduced to the country as pets or for conservation purposes. Africa is a common source for tortoises as it is home to a wide variety of tortoise species. These tortoises are then transported to England where they are kept in captivity or released into suitable habitats.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How is tortoise language written?
- A.
In capital letters
- B.
Backwards
- C.
Upside down
- D.
Top to bottom
Correct Answer
B. BackwardsExplanation
The tortoise language is written backwards, meaning that the order of the letters is reversed. For example, if the word is "hello," it would be written as "olleh" in tortoise language.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How many times did Mrs Silver have to whisper the words to Alfie?
- A.
3 times
- B.
2 times
- C.
Once
- D.
4 times
Correct Answer
A. 3 timesExplanation
Mrs Silver had to whisper the words to Alfie three times.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What was Mr Hoppy very careful about when he bought the tortoises?
- A.
The size and colour
- B.
The eyes
- C.
The tail
- D.
The shell
Correct Answer
A. The size and colourExplanation
Mr Hoppy was very careful about the size and colour when he bought the tortoises. This suggests that he had specific preferences or requirements in mind for the tortoises he wanted to purchase. It is possible that Mr Hoppy wanted tortoises of a certain size and colour to match his personal taste or to ensure they would fit well in their new environment. By being careful about these factors, Mr Hoppy ensured that he selected the tortoises that met his criteria.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many tortoises did Mr Hopy buy?
- A.
125
- B.
130
- C.
140
- D.
145
Correct Answer
C. 140 -
- 9.
What did he feed the tortoises?
- A.
Tomatoes
- B.
Cabbage leaves
- C.
Celery leaves
- D.
Lettuce
Correct Answer
B. Cabbage leavesExplanation
The correct answer is cabbage leaves. This can be inferred from the question which asks what the person fed the tortoises. Since the options provided are different types of food, we can assume that the person fed the tortoises one of these options. Among the given options, cabbage leaves are the most suitable food for tortoises.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What work did Mr Hoppy do before he retired?
- A.
He was a teacher.
- B.
He worked in a bank.
- C.
He was a gardener.
- D.
He was a mechanic in a bus garage.
Correct Answer
D. He was a mechanic in a bus garage.Explanation
The correct answer is "He was a mechanic in a bus garage." This is evident from the information provided in the question. The question asks about Mr. Hoppy's work before he retired, and out of the given options, being a mechanic in a bus garage is the only profession mentioned.Rate this question:
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