James and the Giant Peach: Situation Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the main conflict James faces in Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach?

Making friends with talking insects

Escaping his cruel aunts (correct)

Deciding whether to eat a magical peach

Living with his parents' death

What happens after James spills the magical objects?

James is transported to a new world

The magical objects disappear forever

A giant peach tree grows in the yard (correct)

James becomes invisible

What is the purpose of the magic in James' life?

To help James escape his miserable life (correct)

To bring James' parents back to life

To make James' aunts kinder

To make James invisible

What is a conflict in a story?

A problem that needs to be resolved Signup and view all the answers

What does James find in the pit of the peach?

Some very large, strange, talking insects Signup and view all the answers

Why is James hesitant in the pit of the peach?

He is unsure if the insects are friendly Signup and view all the answers

What happens to James by the end of the story?

He is living a much happier life Signup and view all the answers

Why does James believe the strangers are not there to harm him?

Because they are also affected by the magic Signup and view all the answers

What event triggers a series of conflicts in the story?

The peach begins to roll down the big hill Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take James and his friends to solve the conflicts?

Two days Signup and view all the answers

What is the problem James faces when the peach lands in the ocean?

Sharks take bites out of it Signup and view all the answers

How does James solve the problem of the sharks?

By using Earthworm as bait to lure seagulls Signup and view all the answers

Where does the peach eventually land after being carried by the seagulls?

The Empire State Building in New York City Signup and view all the answers

What does James find in New York City?

A life of happiness Signup and view all the answers

Who helps James during the conflicts?

His new insect friends Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Magic in James and the Giant Peach

In Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach, magic is used to solve a major problem in James' life.
James' parents are killed, and he is forced to live with his cruel and abusive aunts, leading to his miserable life.

Conflict in the Story

A conflict is a problem that needs to be resolved within a story.
Conflicts in James and the Giant Peach include James' miserable life with his aunts, accidental spilling of magical objects, and encounters with strange creatures in the peach.
James must decide whether to stay with his aunts or use magic to escape his misery.

James' Journey with Magic

James uses magic to escape his miserable life, and it leads to a series of conflicts and adventures.
James accidentally spills the magical objects, which are absorbed into the soil and grow a giant peach.
He explores the peach, meets talking insects, and works together with them to solve conflicts.

Conflicts and Solutions

The peach rolling down the hill creates a conflict, and James and his friends work together to solve a series of problems.
One conflict they face is when sharks attack the peach in the ocean.
James comes up with a creative plan to use Earthworm as bait to lure seagulls, which carry the peach away from the sharks.

Resolution and Happiness

James eventually finds a life of happiness in New York City after the peach lands on the Empire State Building.
Magic helps James resolve his conflicts and escape his miserable life.