Learn About James And The Giant Peach Story

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    What are the names of James' aunts? - ProProfs

    What are the names of James' aunts?

    • Aunt Janet and Aunt LeeAnn
    • Aunt Jen and Aunt Katie
    • Aunt Spiker and Aunt Sponge
    • Aunt Beeayzle and Aunt Uniculous
    • Aunt Faye and Auntie May
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This is a quiz for Mr. Moyer's 3rd graders who read James and the Giant Peach. Read each questions carefully, choose the best answer for each.

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  • 2. 
    What did the old man give to James? - ProProfs

    What did the old man give to James?

    • A peach

    • A new hat

    • A little white bag

    • Lunch

    • Freedom

    Correct Answer
    A. A little white bag
    Explanation
    The bag contained some green things which James was supposed to add to water along with ten hairs from his head.

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  • 3. 
    James parents were eaten by - ProProfs

    James parents were eaten by

    • Sharks

    • Insects

    • Hippos

    • Rhino

    • Butterflies

    Correct Answer
    A. Rhino
    Explanation
    The rhino had escaped from London Zoo and ate them on a crowded street in full daylight.

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  • 4. 
    What did James and the insects see in the clouds? - ProProfs

    What did James and the insects see in the clouds?

    • Birds

    • Angels

    • Unicorns

    • An airplane

    • Cloud-men

    Correct Answer
    A. Cloud-men
    Explanation
    They were making snow, rain and rainbows.

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  • 5. 
    After their miraculous adventure, what did the Glow-worm become? - ProProfs

    After their miraculous adventure, what did the Glow-worm become?

    • Die

    • Live with James

    • Move to the beach

    • Light the torch in the Statue of Liberty

    • Become a singer

    Correct Answer
    A. Light the torch in the Statue of Liberty
    Explanation
    The Glow-worm became the one to light the torch in the Statue of Liberty. This suggests that after their miraculous adventure, the Glow-worm took on a significant role and responsibility, symbolized by the act of lighting the torch in an iconic landmark. This implies that the Glow-worm's abilities or qualities were recognized and utilized for an important purpose.

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  • 6. 
    Which of the insects was used as bait so they could escape the sharks? - ProProfs

    Which of the insects was used as bait so they could escape the sharks?

    • Grasshopper

    • Glow Worm

    • Silkworm

    • Earthworm

    • Ladybug

    Correct Answer
    A. Earthworm
    Explanation
    Every time a bird came down to get Earthworm James tied some silk around the bird. Eventually there were enough birds to lift the peach out of the sea and away from the sharks.

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  • 7. 
    Where did the giant peach land after it rolled out of the garden? - ProProfs

    Where did the giant peach land after it rolled out of the garden?

    • Down the street

    • Off a cliff into the ocean

    • To the Zoo

    • Into New York

    • Out of the Garden? It never left the garden.

    Correct Answer
    A. Off a cliff into the ocean
    Explanation
    James lived at the top of a hill. At the bottom, was the sea.

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  • 8. 
    Who lived inside the peach after it was placed in Central Park? - ProProfs

    Who lived inside the peach after it was placed in Central Park?

    • Centepede

    • Miss Spider

    • James

    • No one

    • Earthworm

    Correct Answer
    A. James
    Explanation
    James lived there and wrote a book about his adventure.

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  • 9. 
    How much did Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker charge the public to see the giant peach? - ProProfs

    How much did Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker charge the public to see the giant peach?

    • 1 dollar

    • 1 shilling

    • 1 rupee

    • 1000 dollars

    • Free

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 shilling
    Explanation
    Children under six weeks old got in half price and it was two shillings if somebody wanted to take a camera in.

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  • 10. 
    How many spots does Ladybug have? - ProProfs

    How many spots does Ladybug have?

    • 2

    • 6

    • 15

    • 9

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 9
    Explanation
    "I, for example, am a Nine-spotted Ladybug. I am very lucky. It is a fine thing to be."

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