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Augustus Gloop is described as a pleasant person in the poem.
Augustus Gloop is described as a pleasant person in the poem.
False
The poem suggests that Augustus Gloop will be harmed during the process.
The poem suggests that Augustus Gloop will be harmed during the process.
False
The poem implies that Augustus Gloop will undergo a transformation.
The poem implies that Augustus Gloop will undergo a transformation.
True
The poem is written from the perspective of a single person.
The poem is written from the perspective of a single person.
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Augustus Gloop is loved by people everywhere at the end of the poem.
Augustus Gloop is loved by people everywhere at the end of the poem.
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Moses was taking care of his own sheep in the desert.
Moses was taking care of his own sheep in the desert.
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The angel of God appeared to Moses as a regular person.
The angel of God appeared to Moses as a regular person.
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God told Moses to wear his shoes on holy ground.
God told Moses to wear his shoes on holy ground.
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Moses was confident in his ability to rescue the Israelites from the Egyptians.
Moses was confident in his ability to rescue the Israelites from the Egyptians.
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God promised to be with Moses when he led the Israelites out of Egypt.
God promised to be with Moses when he led the Israelites out of Egypt.
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Study Notes
Augustus Gloop's Character
- Augustus Gloop is described as a greedy, vile, and infantile person
- He is referred to as a "great big greedy nincompoop" and a "louse's ear"
The Consequences of Augustus' Actions
- Augustus is sent "shooting up the pipe" as a consequence of his actions
- He will be altered significantly, but not harmed
The Process of Transformation
- Wheels turn and cogs grind and pound, implying a mechanical process
- Augustus is boiled for a minute to ensure the changes take hold
- The outcome is a "miracle" that has taken place
The New Augustus
- The transformed Augustus is loved by people everywhere
- He is now associated with a "luscious bit of fudge", implying a sweet and desirable outcome
Moses' Encounter with God
- Moses is taking care of his father-in-law Jethro's sheep in the desert near Mount Sinai.
- An angel of God appears to Moses in a burning bush that doesn't get consumed by the flames.
- Moses is curious and approaches the bush, and God calls out to him from the bush.
- God identifies himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and Moses is afraid to look at God.
- God tells Moses that he has seen the suffering of his people in Egypt and has come to rescue them.
God's Plan for Moses
- God instructs Moses to go to Pharaoh and demand the release of the Israelites from Egypt.
- Moses is hesitant and feels unworthy, asking God why he should be the one to do this task.
- God reassures Moses that he will be with him and that his presence will be evident when Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt and worships God on the mountain.
- The land God promises to take the Israelites to is described as a large and fruitful land, with abundant resources, currently inhabited by various tribes (Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites).
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A quiz about the poem describing Augustus Gloop's character from Roald Dahl's classic children's novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
