James And The Giant Peach
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What happened to James's mother and father?
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They found a new home.
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They got eaten up by a rhinoceros.
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They got blown overboard in a bad storm.
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Nothing happened to James's mother and father.
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This quiz covers key elements from the novel 'James and the Giant Peach' by Roald Dahl, including characters, plot events, and specific details.
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What are the names of James's two aunts?
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Aunt Spiker and Aunt Sponge.
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Aunt Spinner and Aunt Soaker.
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Aunt Scarlet and Aunt Susan.
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Aunt Stinky and Aunt Smelly.
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A. Aunt Spiker and Aunt Sponge.Explanation
The correct answer is Aunt Spiker and Aunt Sponge. These are the names of James's two aunts as mentioned in the given options.Rate this question:
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What were the tiny green things that looked like stones or crystals?
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Lizard eyeballs.
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Monkey fingers.
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Crocodiles' tongues.
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Beaks of a green parrot.
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A. Crocodiles' tongues.Explanation
Crocodiles' tongues are often green in color and have a textured appearance, resembling tiny green stones or crystals. This is due to the presence of blood vessels and connective tissue on the surface of their tongues. The green coloration is believed to be a result of the crocodile's diet, which includes algae and other aquatic plants. Therefore, crocodiles' tongues are the most likely explanation for the tiny green things that resemble stones or crystals.Rate this question:
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The old man gave James a warning about the tiny green things, what was the warning?
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Don't eat them.
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Don't touch them.
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He did not warn James about the tiny green things.
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Don't say anything and don't let them get away from you.
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A. Don't say anything and don't let them get away from you.Explanation
The warning given by the old man to James was to not say anything and to not let the tiny green things get away from him.Rate this question:
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What happened under the old peach tree?
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James fell asleep.
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James fell and scattered the green things all over.
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James ran into his aunts.
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Nothing happened under the old peach tree.
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A. James fell and scattered the green things all over.Explanation
Under the old peach tree, James fell and scattered the green things all over. This suggests that James had an accident while he was near the peach tree and as a result, he dropped or knocked over some green objects. The phrase "fell and scattered" implies that James lost his balance and caused the objects to disperse in different directions.Rate this question:
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How big did the peach grow before it stopped growing?
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As big as a basketball.
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As big as car.
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As big as a small house.
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As big a school building.
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A. As big as a small house.Explanation
The correct answer is "As big as a small house." This implies that the peach grew to a significant size before it stopped growing. Comparing it to a small house suggests that it reached a size comparable to a typical residential building.Rate this question:
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Why didn't the aunts eat the peach?
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The peach was rotten.
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They wanted to make money from it.
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They did eat the peach.
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They do not like the flavor of peaches.
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A. They wanted to make money from it.Explanation
The aunts didn't eat the peach because they wanted to make money from it. This implies that they saw an opportunity to sell the peach instead of consuming it themselves.Rate this question:
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James noticed something about the peach, what was it?
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The peach was not the right color.
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The peach was getting smaller.
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The peach had a bite taken out of it.
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The peach had a hole in it.
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A. The peach had a hole in it.Explanation
James noticed that the peach had a hole in it.Rate this question:
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What are the six of the creatures James first met inside the peach?
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Old Green Grasshopper, Spider, Ladybug, Centipede, Earthworm, and Silkworm.
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Old Green Grasshopper, Earwig, Ladybug, Centipede, Earthworm, and Silkworm.
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Old Green Grasshopper, Spider, Ladybug, Centipede, Earthworm, and Roach.
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Old Green Grasshopper, Spider, Ladybug, Army Ant, Earthworm, and Silkworm.
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A. Old Green Grasshopper, Spider, Ladybug, Centipede, Earthworm, and Silkworm.Explanation
The correct answer is Old Green Grasshopper, Spider, Ladybug, Centipede, Earthworm, and Silkworm. These are the six creatures that James first encountered inside the peach.Rate this question:
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What is one thing James never heard his aunts do?
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Tell a joke.
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Make fun of James.
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Laugh.
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Yell.
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A. Laugh.Explanation
James never heard his aunts laugh. This implies that his aunts never found anything humorous enough to laugh about in his presence.Rate this question:
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Why are James and his new friends leaving the hill?
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They are not leaving.
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To get away from his aunts and the horrible place.
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To go to the park.
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To go to England.
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A. To get away from his aunts and the horrible place.Explanation
The correct answer is "To get away from his aunts and the horrible place." This is because the passage mentions that James and his new friends are leaving the hill, implying that they are trying to escape from their current location. The mention of James' aunts and the horrible place suggests that they are trying to leave a negative or unpleasant environment.Rate this question:
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Where did the peach roll to?
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It just kept rolling.
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To the ocean.
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It stopped in a field.
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To the local marketplace.
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A. To the ocean.Explanation
The given correct answer is "To the ocean." This answer is supported by the statement "It just kept rolling." Since the peach kept rolling and there is no indication of it stopping or changing direction, it is logical to assume that it eventually rolled all the way to the ocean.Rate this question:
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What was James's idea to save them?
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Tie the string to seagulls and have the seagulls pull the peach out of the water.
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James did not have an idea.
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Jump into the water.
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Go to the center of the peach and wait.
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A. Tie the string to seagulls and have the seagulls pull the peach out of the water.Explanation
James's idea to save them was to tie the string to seagulls and have the seagulls pull the peach out of the water.Rate this question:
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What did the Centipede see first?
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Land below.
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More ocean.
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Centipede can not see, he is blind.
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Another floating peach.
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A. Land below.Explanation
The correct answer is "Land below" because the question is asking what the Centipede saw first, and out of the given options, "Land below" is the only one that describes something visible to the Centipede. The other options either describe things that the Centipede cannot see (such as being blind) or things that are not mentioned in the question (such as "More ocean" or "Another floating peach"). Therefore, "Land below" is the most logical choice for the first thing that the Centipede saw.Rate this question:
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Where did James say they were at?
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England.
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The bottom of a coal mine.
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Still on the hill at his aunts' house.
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America.
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A. America. -
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Where did the peach fall on top of?
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The top of the Empire State Building.
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The Statue of Liberty.
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The Brooklyn Bridge.
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Central Park.
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A. The top of the Empire State Building.Explanation
The correct answer is "The top of the Empire State Building." This answer is based on the information provided in the question, which asks where the peach fell on top of. Out of the given options, the Empire State Building is the only one that has a top where something can fall on. The Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Central Park do not have a top where the peach could have fallen on. Therefore, the most logical answer is the top of the Empire State Building.Rate this question:
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What happened on Fifth Avenue?
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There was a fire.
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James and the creatures left the peach there.
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Children started to eat the peach.
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Nothing happened on fifth Avenue.
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A. Children started to eat the peach.Explanation
The correct answer is "Children started to eat the peach." This is inferred from the given options, as the other statements do not mention anything about what happened on Fifth Avenue. The fact that the children started to eat the peach suggests that something significant or noteworthy occurred on Fifth Avenue.Rate this question:
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What book did James write?
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Stuart Little.
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Because of Winn Dixie.
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Pippi Longstocking.
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James and the Giant Peach.
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A. James and the Giant Peach.Explanation
The correct answer is "James and the Giant Peach" because it is the only option that mentions James as the author of a book. The other options mention different books but do not attribute them to James. Therefore, "James and the Giant Peach" is the most logical choice for the book that James wrote.Rate this question:
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