The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl Multiple Choice Questions
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How old is the narrator?

  • Seven years old
  • Nine years old
  • Eight years old (correct)
  • Six years old

    • What are the names of Mr. and Mrs. Gregg's children?

  • Edward and Charles
  • William and Thomas
  • Philip and William (correct)
  • Philip and John

    • How old is William?

  • Eight years old
  • Six years old
  • Eleven years old (correct)
  • Ten years old

    • What did the Greggs love to do on Saturday mornings?

    <p>Hunting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Greggs discover about themselves?

    <p>They have wings and can fly like robins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the Greggs' house?

    <p>It is taken over by wild ducks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the narrator using the Magic Finger when she gets angry?

    <p>Unusual things happen to people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Greggs use to build a shelter?

    <p>Sticks, leaves, and feathers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Greggs struggle with when trying to eat apples?

    <p>They find it difficult without hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Gregg family get transformed after the narrator uses the Magic Finger?

    <p>They turn into ducks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feeling do the Greggs experience when they return to their nest to sleep?

    <p>Vulnerability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Mr. Gregg and his sons encounter when they go hunting after the transformation?

    <p>Strange encounters with four ducks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the genre of the story?

    <p>Fantasy and reality blend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Mr. Gregg and his wife wake up after the transformation?

    <p>As tiny people with duck wings instead of arms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What themes does the story explore?

    <p>Adaptation and resilience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the family members believe is the cause of their transformations?

    <p>Witches' work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the transformations in the story?

    <p>The narrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the wild ducks look like?

    <p>As large as men, with arms instead of wings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the Greggs feel about the ducks taking over their house?

    <p>They feel helpless and homeless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator feel about using the Magic Finger and causing harm?

    <p>Guilty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What themes are explored in the story?

    <p>Power, responsibility, and unintended consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Greggs struggle to find due to the ducks' presence?

    <p>Food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens at the end of the story?

    <p>A mysterious phone call with a voice responding 'quack'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the Magic Finger?

    <p>A power the narrator has had all her life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the consequences of using the Magic Finger?

    <p>Unpredictable and can have lasting effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Greggs decide to do after becoming homeless?

    <p>Build a nest for shelter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What genre does the story belong to?

    <p>Fantasy and magic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's perspective in the story?

    <p>First-person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the family in the story?

    <p>The Greggs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many sons does the family have?

    <p>Two sons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the family promise to the ducks?

    <p>Not to harm any animals and to dispose of their guns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the family's surname changed to after the transformation?

    <p>Egg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Greggs do to signify their change in attitude towards animals?

    <p>They feed various birds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the narrator's finger to tingle?

    <p>Hearing gunshots from a nearby lake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story convey a message of?

    <p>Empathy and the consequences of harming animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the family sleep at the beginning of the story?

    <p>In a high nest in a tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the ducks demand from the family?

    <p>The family's promise not to harm any animals and to dispose of their guns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Greggs do after being transformed back to their normal size?

    <p>Smashed their guns and created graves for the ducks they had shot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator witness the ducks doing in the family's bathtub?

    <p>Swimming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the story end?

    <p>With a sense of tension as the narrator's reaction to the gunshots intensifies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Matilda use to stick her father's hat to his head?

    <p>Superglue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who ends up cutting the hat off Mr. Wormwood's head?

    <p>Mrs. Wormwood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Wormwood have to keep on all day?

    <p>His hat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who observes the situation with amusement?

    <p>Matilda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Mr. Wormwood's discomfort described?

    <p>Evident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is left on Mr. Wormwood's forehead after the hat is cut off?

    <p>Patches of brown leathery stuff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who advises Mr. Wormwood to remove the remaining bits from his forehead?

    <p>Matilda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative showcase about Matilda?

    <p>Her mischievous nature and unique abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the family dynamics and interactions portrayed?

    <p>Humorously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The story is an excerpt from which author's work?

    <p>Roald Dahl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the predominant tone of the text?

    <p>Humor and absurdity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Wormwood end up leaving on Mr. Wormwood's forehead?

    <p>Patches of brown leathery stuff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Matilda's Prank with Superglue

    • Matilda uses Superglue to stick her father's hat to his head
    • Mr. Wormwood struggles to remove the hat and has to keep it on all day
    • Mrs. Wormwood tries to help but ends up cutting the hat off, leaving Mr. Wormwood with a bald patch
    • Matilda observes the situation with amusement
    • Mr. Wormwood's discomfort is evident as he has to sleep with the hat on
    • Mrs. Wormwood cuts the hat off bit by bit, leaving patches of brown leathery stuff on Mr. Wormwood's forehead
    • Mr. Wormwood is left embarrassed and uncomfortable
    • Matilda advises her father to remove the remaining bits from his forehead
    • The family dynamics and interactions are portrayed humorously
    • The story is an excerpt from Roald Dahl's "Matilda"
    • The narrative showcases Matilda's mischievous nature and her unique abilities
    • The text is filled with humor and absurdity

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