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What is Mr. Wonka's latest invention?
What is Mr. Wonka's latest invention?
- A chewing-gum meal (correct)
- A everlasting gobstopper
- A magical candy
- A new type of chocolate bar
What is the specific three-course meal represented by the piece of gum Mr. Wonka presents?
What is the specific three-course meal represented by the piece of gum Mr. Wonka presents?
- Pumpkin soup, turkey and stuffing, pumpkin pie
- Tomato soup, roast beef, and blueberry pie (correct)
- Chicken noodle soup, steak and mashed potatoes, apple pie
- Clam chowder, fish and chips, chocolate cake
What is Violet Beauregarde's reaction to Mr. Wonka's invention?
What is Violet Beauregarde's reaction to Mr. Wonka's invention?
- She is repulsed by the unusual flavor combinations
- She is skeptical and refuses to try it
- She is eager to try it despite Mr. Wonka's warnings (correct)
- She is intrigued but cautious
What does Mr. Wonka claim will happen when he starts selling his chewing-gum meal?
What does Mr. Wonka claim will happen when he starts selling his chewing-gum meal?
Where does Violet Beauregarde put her current piece of gum before trying Mr. Wonka's invention?
Where does Violet Beauregarde put her current piece of gum before trying Mr. Wonka's invention?
Flashcards
Wonka's chewing-gum meal
Wonka's chewing-gum meal
A special gum that tastes like a full three-course meal.
Violet Beauregarde
Violet Beauregarde
A character who grabs the gum despite warnings from Mr. Wonka.
Mr. Wonka's invention
Mr. Wonka's invention
A revolutionary gum that could replace all meals and kitchen chores.
Tomato soup flavor
Tomato soup flavor
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Warning about the gum
Warning about the gum
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Study Notes
Wonka's Chewing Gum Meal
- Wonka's gum is a revolutionary invention, presented as a complete meal replacement.
- It’s touted as eliminating kitchens, cooking, shopping, and cleanup.
- The gum contains tomato soup, roast beef, and blueberry pie, but could contain others.
Violet's Experiment
- Violet Beauregarde, defying warnings, chews the experimental gum.
- She perceives the gum as a delicious meal, experiencing tomato soup, roast beef, and blueberry pie.
- Violet's face starts changing color (blue, purple).
- Her body swells up and alters form, transforming her into a large blueberry.
The Oompa Loompas' Warning Song
- The Oompa Loompas sing a song warning against excessive gum chewing.
- The song details the tragic story of Miss Bigelow, whose chewing gum addiction led to her demise.
- This story highlights the negative health effects of excessively chewing gum.
Mr. Wonka's Response
- Mr Wonka acknowledges his gum was not fully prepared.
- Mr. Wonka's attempts are repeated, resulting in adverse effects (bluing, swelling) to test subjects in a "Testing Room."
- After the incident, Mr Wonka attempts to extract the juice from Violet.
- Mr. Wonka expresses regret and a desire to perfect the gum. Attempts to reverse the effect on Violet.
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