The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl Comprehension Questions
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The Greggs have two children. What are their names?

Philip and William

How old is the narrator?

Eight years old

How old is William?

Eleven years old

What did the Greggs love to do on Saturday mornings?

<p>Hunting</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

What demand do the human-sized ducks make to the family?

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

How are the Greggs transformed back to their normal size?

<p>Magically in their own garden</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the Greggs do to honor the ducks?

<p>Change their surname to Egg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event upsets the narrator in the story?

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

What signifies the Greggs' change in attitude towards animals?

<p>Being surrounded by various birds as they feed them</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator's finger tingle suggest?

<p>The potential use of the magic finger</p> Signup and view all the answers

What message does the story convey?

<p>A message of empathy and the consequences of harming animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What activity did the ducks engage in while in the Greggs' house?

<p>Swimming in their bathtub and making a mess</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 the narrator witness the Greggs doing after they are transformed back to their normal size?

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

Where do the Greggs and their sons 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 Gregg boys discover about themselves?

<p>They discover they have wings and can fly, as small as robins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Mr. and Mrs. Gregg also discover about themselves?

<p>They also discover they have wings and can fly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the Greggs find in their garden?

<p>They find wild ducks, as large as men, with arms instead of wings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the ducks do to the Greggs' house?

<p>They take over the Greggs' house, leaving the family homeless.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the Greggs seek shelter after being left homeless?

<p>They decide to build a nest for shelter, using sticks, leaves, and feathers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are the Greggs unable to access their house?

<p>They are unable to access their house due to the ducks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the Greggs find difficult to do without hands?

<p>They find it difficult to eat apples from their trees without hands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the Greggs feel at the end of the day?

<p>The family feels vulnerable and returns to their nest to sleep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ending of the story?

<p>The story ends with a mysterious phone call, with a voice responding 'quack'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the genre of the story?

<p>The story is part of a blend of fantasy and reality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the themes explored in the story?

<p>The story explores themes of adaptation and resilience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the story reveal about the challenges faced by the Greggs?

<p>The story reveals the challenges faced by the Greggs as they adapt to their new reality with wings and the presence of the ducks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the narrator of 'The Magic Finger' and what special ability does she have?

<p>The narrator is the protagonist of the story and she has a 'Magic Finger' that causes unusual things to happen to people when she gets angry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the Gregg family as a result of the narrator's Magic Finger?

<p>The Gregg family is turned into ducks by the narrator's Magic Finger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What unusual encounters do Mr. Gregg and his sons have after being turned into ducks?

<p>Mr. Gregg and his sons have strange encounters with four ducks while hunting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Mr. Gregg and his wife wake up transformed?

<p>Mr. Gregg and his wife wake up transformed into tiny people with duck wings instead of arms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the characters in the story react to their transformations?

<p>The family is distraught and confused by their transformations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial belief about the cause of the transformations?

<p>The transformations are believed to be the result of witches' work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

From whose perspective is the story told?

<p>The story is told from the perspective of the narrator, who is responsible for the transformations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator feel about using the Magic Finger?

<p>The narrator feels guilty about using the Magic Finger and causing harm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What themes are explored in the story?

<p>The story explores themes of power, responsibility, and the unintended consequences of actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of elements are present in the story?

<p>The story includes elements of fantasy and magic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of using the Magic Finger?

<p>The consequences of using the Magic Finger are unpredictable and can have lasting effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the story reveal about the consequences of actions?

<p>The story reveals that the consequences of actions can be unpredictable and have lasting effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What prank does Matilda play on her father?

<p>Matilda plays a prank on her father by applying Superglue to the inside rim of his favorite hat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of Mr. Wormwood wearing the hat with Superglue to work?

<p>Mr. Wormwood is unable to take the hat off due to the strong Superglue and has to keep it on all day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Mrs. Wormwood attempt to remove the hat from Mr. Wormwood's head?

<p>Mrs. Wormwood tries to remove the hat but has to cut it off bit by bit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Matilda react to the situation with her father's hat?

<p>Matilda observes the situation with interest, making sarcastic comments about the incident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mrs. Wormwood criticize Mr. Wormwood?

<p>Mrs. Wormwood criticizes Mr. Wormwood for playing with dangerous products and not following instructions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Matilda advise Mr. Wormwood to do after the hat is cut off?

<p>Matilda advises Mr. Wormwood to remove the remaining bits from his forehead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final result of Mr. Wormwood's embarrassment and discomfort?

<p>The incident ends with Mr. Wormwood's embarrassment and discomfort, caused by Matilda's clever prank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What color is the ring left on Mr. Wormwood's head after the hat is cut off?

<p>The ring left on Mr. Wormwood's head is bald and white.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Mr. Wormwood's attempts to remove the hat affect him?

<p>Mr. Wormwood's attempts to remove the hat are futile, causing discomfort and embarrassment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What story does Matilda relate to amuse Mrs. Wormwood?

<p>Matilda relates a story about a boy getting Superglue on his finger, amusing Mrs. Wormwood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition of Mr. Wormwood's head after the hat is cut off?

<p>The hat leaves patches of brown leathery stuff that won't come off on Mr. Wormwood's head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of Mr. Wormwood wearing the hat to bed?

<p>The consequence is that Mr. Wormwood has a sleepless night as he is unable to remove the hat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Matilda's Prank with Superglue

  • Matilda plays a prank on her father by applying Superglue to the inside rim of his favorite hat
  • Mr. Wormwood, her father, unknowingly wears the hat to work and is unable to take it off due to the strong Superglue
  • He has to keep the hat on all day, trying to act casual about it, but eventually has to keep it on even during supper and in bed
  • Mrs. Wormwood, Matilda's mother, tries to remove the hat but has to cut it off bit by bit, leaving Mr. Wormwood with a bald white ring around his head
  • Matilda observes the situation with interest, making sarcastic comments about the incident
  • Mr. Wormwood's attempts to remove the hat are futile, and it causes discomfort and embarrassment
  • Mrs. Wormwood criticizes Mr. Wormwood for playing with dangerous products and not following instructions
  • Matilda relates a story about a boy getting Superglue on his finger, amusing Mrs. Wormwood
  • Mr. Wormwood's embarrassment continues as he is unable to remove the hat, even leading to a sleepless night
  • The next morning, Mrs. Wormwood has to cut the hat off Mr. Wormwood's head, leaving patches of brown leathery stuff that won't come off
  • Matilda advises Mr. Wormwood to remove the remaining bits from his forehead
  • The incident ends with Mr. Wormwood's embarrassment and discomfort, caused by Matilda's clever prank.

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