Roald Dahl Trivia Quiz

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    Choose the Roald Dahl book title

    • Matilda
    • Gossip Girl
    • The Hobbit
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Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, poet, screenwriter, and fighter pilot. His books have sold more than 250 million copies worldwide. If you are his fan then take this quiz and find out how much you know.

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  • 2. 

    What did Charlie in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory have to do to gain entry to the factory?

    • Beat up five children

    • Click his heels and repeat "theres no place like home"

    • Unwrap a chocolate bar and find a golden ticket

    Correct Answer
    A. Unwrap a chocolate bar and find a golden ticket
    Explanation
    In the story "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," Charlie had to unwrap a chocolate bar and find a golden ticket to gain entry to the factory. This was a crucial part of the plot as the golden tickets were hidden in random chocolate bars, and finding one was the only way for children to enter the magical factory owned by Willy Wonka. The golden ticket symbolized luck and opportunity, and it allowed Charlie to embark on an extraordinary adventure inside the factory.

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  • 3. 

    Where was Roald Dahl born?

    • Atlanta, Georgia

    • Llandaff, Wales

    • Munich, Germany

    Correct Answer
    A. Llandaff, Wales
    Explanation
    Roald Dahl was born in Llandaff, Wales.

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  • 4. 

    Roald Dahl only writes childrens books. True or false?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    He wrote adult novels for the first fifteen years of his career.

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  • 5. 

    Roald Dahl based the story of Charlie and Chocolate Factory on his childhood. True or False?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Roald Dahl did indeed base the story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on his childhood experiences. He drew inspiration from his own time as a young boy attending a boarding school where he was occasionally treated to chocolate bars sent by Cadbury for taste testing. This childhood memory served as the foundation for the magical and whimsical world of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory in the story.

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  • 6. 

    Roald's favorite place (inspired him) to write was in Buckinghamshire, England at the Gipsy House. True or False?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Roald's favorite place to write was in Buckinghamshire, England at the Gipsy House. This suggests that he found inspiration and comfort in this location, making it his preferred spot for writing.

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  • 7. 

    Roald Dahl loved using the typewriter and computer to write his novels. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Roald Dahl only used pencils and wrote on yellow paper.

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  • 8. 

    When did Roald Dahl die?

    • March 18th 1994

    • November 23 1990

    • 580 B.C.E.

    Correct Answer
    A. November 23 1990
    Explanation
    Roald Dahl died on November 23, 1990.

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  • 9. 

    What was Roald Dahl's first book?

    • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    • James and the Giant Peach

    • The Gremlins

    Correct Answer
    A. The Gremlins
    Explanation
    Roald Dahl's first book was "The Gremlins". This book was published in 1943 and tells the story of mischievous creatures called Gremlins who cause trouble for pilots during World War II. Although "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "James and the Giant Peach" are popular books written by Roald Dahl, they were not his first published works.

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  • 10. 

    Why do you think Roald Dahl's childrens books are so popular and amazing?

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