10 Questions
What is the title of the book that the story is taken from?
Gangsta Granny
Why is Ben bored at his grandma's house?
Because all she wants to do is play Scrabble and eat cabbage soup.
What are the two secrets that Ben doesn't know about his grandma?
- She was once an international jewel thief, and 2) She has been plotting to steal the crown jewels and needs Ben's help.
What is the setting of the story's opening scene?
A cold Friday evening in November, in the back of Ben's mum and dad's car.
How many chapters are there in the book 'Gangsta Granny'?
34
What is the reason for Ben's trip in the story?
to stay the night at his granny's house
What are Ben's opinions about his granny?
he doesn't like spending time with her, citing that her TV doesn't work, all she wants to do is play Scrabble, and she stinks of cabbage
What is the name of the TV show that Ben's parents love watching?
Strictly Stars Dancing
Why does Ben think his mum might choose the sparkly gold tap shoe over him in a hypothetical fire situation?
because she loves ballroom dancing and the shoe was worn by Flavio Flavioli, a famous dancer
What is the name of Ben's mum's workplace?
Gail's Nails
Study Notes
Gangsta Granny
- The story is about Ben, a bored boy who stays at his grandma's house.
- Ben thinks his grandma is boring and only wants to play Scrabble and eat cabbage soup.
- However, Ben's grandma has a secret: she was once an international jewel thief.
- She needs Ben's help to steal the crown jewels.
Ben's Family
- Ben's parents love ballroom dancing and watch a TV show called Strictly Stars Dancing.
- Ben's mum works at a local nail salon called 'Gail's Nails'.
- Ben's parents are more interested in dancing than in spending time with Ben.
Ben's Feelings
- Ben hates staying at his grandma's house and thinks she is boring.
- Ben prefers not to spend time with his grandma and would rather do something else.
- Ben lies to his parents, saying he loves ballroom dancing, to avoid staying at his grandma's house.
Test your knowledge of David Walliams' popular children's book Gangsta Granny, a story about a boy's unexpected adventure with his grandma, a former international jewel thief.
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