6A Dahl & Narrative

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What is the controlling idea of the passage?

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New adventures can be both exciting and scary.

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What does Dahl's description of his new school suggest about his feelings?

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Dahl felt intimidated entering St. Peter’s for the first time.

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How does Dahl's attitude toward boarding school change throughout the passage?

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He grows more afraid of being alone as he gets closer to school.

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How does the sentence about Dahl's mother choosing a school relate to his feelings about being away from home?

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It explains why Dahl’s mother chooses a school close to home.

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What idea is developed in paragraphs 5–7?

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Tuck-boxes are extremely important to boys at boarding school.

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What is a 'tuck-box'?

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A box used by boarding school students to store snacks and personal items.

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What does it mean to feel 'intimidated'?

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To feel frightened or nervous about a situation.

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What is the significance of Dahl's family in the passage?

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Dahl's family represents comfort and familiarity, contrasting with his new environment.

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How does Dahl's perspective on school change by the end of the passage?

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He begins to gain confidence and acceptance of his new surroundings.

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What role does the Headmaster play in Dahl's experience at school?

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The Headmaster represents authority and the challenges Dahl faces.