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What was Aunt Spiker's attitude towards James at the beginning of the passage?
What was Aunt Spiker's attitude towards James at the beginning of the passage?
- She was angry and threatening. (correct)
- She was indifferent and distant.
- She was caring and protective.
- She was cheerful and welcoming.
What did James do when Aunt Spiker told him to get out of her sight?
What did James do when Aunt Spiker told him to get out of her sight?
- He confronted her bravely.
- He hid in his room.
- He immediately obeyed her command.
- He ran to the far end of the garden. (correct)
How did James respond to the old man when he was first approached?
How did James respond to the old man when he was first approached?
- He stood frozen in fear. (correct)
- He called out for help.
- He approached without hesitation.
- He ran away in fear.
What did the old man show James from his bag?
What did the old man show James from his bag?
What was peculiar about the items inside the old man's bag?
What was peculiar about the items inside the old man's bag?
How did the old man's breath smell when he leaned close to James?
How did the old man's breath smell when he leaned close to James?
What did the old man ask James to do with the contents of the bag?
What did the old man ask James to do with the contents of the bag?
What feelings did James experience after Aunt Spiker's words?
What feelings did James experience after Aunt Spiker's words?
What is the Earthworm's opinion about the journey proposed by the Ladybird?
What is the Earthworm's opinion about the journey proposed by the Ladybird?
Which creature does the Centipede describe that fears catching a cold?
Which creature does the Centipede describe that fears catching a cold?
What type of monster does the Centipede suggest they might see?
What type of monster does the Centipede suggest they might see?
What humorous characteristic does the sweet little Biddy-Bright Hen have?
What humorous characteristic does the sweet little Biddy-Bright Hen have?
What do the aunts, Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, anticipate by the front gate?
What do the aunts, Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, anticipate by the front gate?
What emotion does the Centipede exhibit about potential dangers during their journey?
What emotion does the Centipede exhibit about potential dangers during their journey?
What might happen to the characters if they encounter a furious Dilemma?
What might happen to the characters if they encounter a furious Dilemma?
What physical event prompts the characters to begin their adventure?
What physical event prompts the characters to begin their adventure?
What was the Ladybird's response when James asked what they were rolling away to?
What was the Ladybird's response when James asked what they were rolling away to?
What crucial action did the Centipede take to initiate their departure?
What crucial action did the Centipede take to initiate their departure?
How did the Old-Green-Grasshopper behave during the excitement of departure?
How did the Old-Green-Grasshopper behave during the excitement of departure?
What did the Ladybird identify as stopping the peach from rolling away?
What did the Ladybird identify as stopping the peach from rolling away?
What reaction did the other creatures have after the Centipede announced they were off?
What reaction did the other creatures have after the Centipede announced they were off?
What concern did James express when the peach began to move?
What concern did James express when the peach began to move?
What action did the characters take when the giant peach began to rise?
What action did the characters take when the giant peach began to rise?
Which of these statements reflects the nature of the creatures in the story?
Which of these statements reflects the nature of the creatures in the story?
What was James concerned about regarding the giant peach?
What was James concerned about regarding the giant peach?
How did Miss Spider react during the moment when the room lurched?
How did Miss Spider react during the moment when the room lurched?
How did Miss Spider plan to inspect the peach?
How did Miss Spider plan to inspect the peach?
What was the general reaction of the characters while the giant peach was ascending?
What was the general reaction of the characters while the giant peach was ascending?
What did the Glowworm do during the ascent of the giant peach?
What did the Glowworm do during the ascent of the giant peach?
What did the Ladybird worry about while Miss Spider was inspecting the peach?
What did the Ladybird worry about while Miss Spider was inspecting the peach?
What method did Miss Spider use to manage the silk thread while climbing back up?
What method did Miss Spider use to manage the silk thread while climbing back up?
What did the characters collectively think about their method of travel once the peach started rising?
What did the characters collectively think about their method of travel once the peach started rising?
What part of the grasshopper's body is compared to the bow of a violin?
What part of the grasshopper's body is compared to the bow of a violin?
How do short-horned grasshoppers produce music?
How do short-horned grasshoppers produce music?
What distinguishes short-horned grasshoppers from long-horned grasshoppers?
What distinguishes short-horned grasshoppers from long-horned grasshoppers?
What kind of sound do long-horned grasshoppers create when making music?
What kind of sound do long-horned grasshoppers create when making music?
What was James's initial impression of the grasshopper's music?
What was James's initial impression of the grasshopper's music?
How did the other characters react to the performance of the grasshopper?
How did the other characters react to the performance of the grasshopper?
What does the Old-Green-Grasshopper imply about the things in the world when talking to James?
What does the Old-Green-Grasshopper imply about the things in the world when talking to James?
Where does the Old-Green-Grasshopper suggest that he keeps his ears?
Where does the Old-Green-Grasshopper suggest that he keeps his ears?
Study Notes
James and Aunt Spiker
- James is scolded by Aunt Spiker and runs away to hide behind laurel bushes
- Aunt Spiker threatens to beat James later
- James cries
The Old Man in the Garden
- James encounters an old man with a bald head, black whiskers and a dark-green suit
- The old man is small but has a large head
- The old man's voice is creaky and slow
- The old man shows James a white paper bag filled with green, luminous crystals
The Giant Peach
- The creatures in the peach are friendly and helpful
- They wake James up and announce they are leaving the hilltop
- The Centipede is nibbling at the stem of the peach to make it roll
- The creatures declare they are leaving the hill for good
The Creatures' Journey
- The Centipede has successfully cut the peach stem
- The peach starts rolling
- The creatures are excited and jubilant about their journey
- The Earthworm expresses concern about the potential for trouble
- The Centipede describes a fantastical world they might encounter
The Peach Takes Flight
- The giant peach rises from the water due to seagulls pulling it from above
- The creatures celebrate their ascent.
Miss Spider's Inspection
- James worries about damage to the peach
- Miss Spider volunteers to check the peach for damage , and uses silk to lower herself
- The creatures are concerned about Miss Spider's safety
The Old-Green-Grasshopper’s Musical Talent
- The Old-Green-Grasshopper plays music using his back leg and the edge of his wing, like a violin
- He explains how grasshoppers play music, differentiating between "short-horned" and "long-horned" species
- James is amazed by the grasshopper's talent and knowledge
Grasshopper Anatomy
- James is surprised to learn where the Old-Green-Grasshopper keeps his ears
- The Old-Green-Grasshopper states his ears are on his legs
- The Grasshopper points out that there are many things in the world that people don't wonder about.
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This quiz covers key events from 'James and the Giant Peach' by Roald Dahl. Explore James's interactions with Aunt Spiker and the magical journey he embarks on with his new friends inside the giant peach. Test your knowledge of the characters and their exciting adventure.
