Learn About James And The Giant Peach Story

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Learn About James And The Giant Peach Story - Quiz

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.

Questions and Answers

1.

Who lived inside the peach after it was placed in Central Park?
- A.
  
  Centepede
- B.
  
  Miss Spider
- C.
  
  James
- D.
  
  No one
- E.
  
  Earthworm
Correct Answer
C. James

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

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2.

Which of the insects was used as bait so they could escape the sharks?
- A.
  
  Grasshopper
- B.
  
  Glow Worm
- C.
  
  Silkworm
- D.
  
  Earthworm
- E.
  
  Ladybug
Correct Answer
D. 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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3.

Where did the giant peach land after it rolled out of the garden?
- A.
  
  Down the street
- B.
  
  Off a cliff into the ocean
- C.
  
  To the Zoo
- D.
  
  Into New York
- E.
  
  Out of the Garden? It never left the garden.
Correct Answer
B. 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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4.

What did James and the insects see in the clouds?
- A.
  
  Birds
- B.
  
  Angels
- C.
  
  Unicorns
- D.
  
  An airplane
- E.
  
  Cloud-men
Correct Answer
E. Cloud-men

Explanation
They were making snow, rain and rainbows.

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5.

What are the names of James' aunts?
- A.
  
  Aunt Janet and Aunt LeeAnn
- B.
  
  Aunt Jen and Aunt Katie
- C.
  
  Aunt Spiker and Aunt Sponge
- D.
  
  Aunt Beeayzle and Aunt Uniculous
- E.
  
  Aunt Faye and Auntie May
Correct Answer
C. Aunt Spiker and Aunt Sponge

Explanation
Aunt Sponge is the short and fat one and Aunt Spiker is the tall and thin one.

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6.

James parents were eaten by
- A.
  
  Sharks
- B.
  
  Insects
- C.
  
  Hippos
- D.
  
  Rhino
- E.
  
  Butterflies
Correct Answer
D. Rhino

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

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7.

What did the old man give to James?
- A.
  
  A peach
- B.
  
  A new hat
- C.
  
  A little white bag
- D.
  
  Lunch
- E.
  
  Freedom
Correct Answer
C. 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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8.

How much did Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker charge the public to see the giant peach?
- A.
  
  1 dollar
- B.
  
  1 shilling
- C.
  
  1 rupee
- D.
  
  1000 dollars
- E.
  
  Free
Correct Answer
B. 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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9.

After their miraculous adventure, what did the Glow-worm become?
- A.
  
  Die
- B.
  
  Live with James
- C.
  
  Move to the beach
- D.
  
  Light the torch in the Statue of Liberty
- E.
  
  Become a singer
Correct Answer
D. 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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10.

How many spots does Ladybug have?
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  15
- D.
  
  9
- E.
  
  3
Correct Answer
D. 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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