The BFG Chapters 1-6

Front

What does the giant do in front of the window across the street?

Back

He pours something into a trumpet and blows it through the window.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

Which of these does NOT describe the setting of Giant Country?

Back

lots of shady trees

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What motivated Sophie to hide under the covers?

Back

The giant saw her looking out the window.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

Identify all the nouns in the sentence: 'Sophie, by squirming around inside the blanket, managed to push the top of her head out through a little gap just below his hand.'

Back

Sophie, blanket, top, head, gap, hand

Front

What is the setting of the novel when it opens?

Back

In an orphanage in England.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Describe the character of Sophie in the early chapters of The BFG.

Back

Sophie is a brave and curious girl who is initially frightened but shows resilience.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What is the significance of the trumpet in the giant's actions?

Back

The trumpet is used by the giant to blow dreams into the windows of children.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

Front

How does the author create a sense of fear in the early chapters?

Back

Through Sophie's perspective and her reactions to the giant's presence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What are the main characteristics of Giant Country as described in the book?

Back

Giant Country is depicted as a vast, desolate land with few trees and a harsh environment.

Front

What themes are introduced in the first six chapters of The BFG?

Back

Themes of fear, friendship, and the contrast between the small and the large.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9