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What is the name of the protagonist in the novel 'James and the Giant Peach'?
What is the name of the protagonist in the novel 'James and the Giant Peach'?
- Matilda
- Charlie
- James (correct)
- Fantastic Mr. Fox
What is the magical gift given to James by the old man?
What is the magical gift given to James by the old man?
- A bag of gold coins
- A bag of magical seeds
- A bag of sparkling diamonds
- A bag of crocodile tongues (correct)
What is the significance of the fantasy genre in 'James and the Giant Peach'?
What is the significance of the fantasy genre in 'James and the Giant Peach'?
- It restricts readers to only think about logical events
- It allows readers to explore possibilities and impossibilities (correct)
- It forces readers to believe in only one possible outcome
- It encourages readers to focus on real-world constraints
What is the result of James accidentally spilling the bag of crocodile tongues at the base of the tree?
What is the result of James accidentally spilling the bag of crocodile tongues at the base of the tree?
What is unique about the characters James meets on his adventure?
What is unique about the characters James meets on his adventure?
What is the name of the two wicked women who bring up James?
What is the name of the two wicked women who bring up James?
What is the result of tethering the giant peach to seagulls?
What is the result of tethering the giant peach to seagulls?
What literary device is used to describe the exaggerated size of the peach and insect characters in James and the Giant Peach?
What literary device is used to describe the exaggerated size of the peach and insect characters in James and the Giant Peach?
What is the purpose of anthropomorphism in James and the Giant Peach?
What is the purpose of anthropomorphism in James and the Giant Peach?
What is a common theme found in stories about lost and abandoned children?
What is a common theme found in stories about lost and abandoned children?
What is a unique aspect of Roald Dahl's writing style?
What is a unique aspect of Roald Dahl's writing style?
What is the significance of the peach in James and the Giant Peach?
What is the significance of the peach in James and the Giant Peach?
How do the insect characters in James and the Giant Peach contribute to James' development?
How do the insect characters in James and the Giant Peach contribute to James' development?
Why have some parents and school boards objected to James and the Giant Peach?
Why have some parents and school boards objected to James and the Giant Peach?
What does the centipede represent in James and the Giant Peach?
What does the centipede represent in James and the Giant Peach?
Study Notes
James and the Giant Peach
- James and the Giant Peach is a children's fantasy novel by Roald Dahl that tells the story of an orphan who goes on a magical journey to learn about courage, leadership, friendship, and family.
Main Characters
- James: an orphan who lives with his wicked aunts Aunt Spiker and Aunt Sponge
- Mysterious old man: gives James a magical gift of a bag of crocodile tongues
- Grasshopper, Ladybug, Spider, and Centipede: giant, talking insects that James meets on his adventure
Themes
- Courage and leadership
- Friendship and family
- The novel explores the difficulties faced by orphans and abandoned children
Literary Devices
- Hyperbole: used to exaggerate the size of the peach and insect characters to heighten the stakes in the story
- Anthropomorphism: used to give human attributes to non-human creatures, such as the insect characters
Characteristics of Roald Dahl's Writing
- Insanely imaginative storytelling
- Ability to write for both young and adult audiences simultaneously
- Use of double entendres to convey multiple meanings
Controversies and Criticisms
- Some readers have raised objections over mature, profane, racist, and drug content
- Specific examples include suggestive descriptions of the spider, racist language used by the grasshopper, and references to drugs, whiskey, and tobacco
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Test your knowledge of Roald Dahl's beloved children's novel about an orphan's magical journey to learn about courage, leadership, friendship, and family.
