James and The Giant Peach Chapters 1-7

Front

What does forbidden mean?

Back

Not allowed.

Front

What was James forced to do at his aunts' house?

Back

He was forced to work and never leave their yard.

Front

What did the crazy old man give James?

Back

Crocodile Tongues.

Front

What is a synonym for peculiar?

Back

Strange.

Front

What happened after James spilled the magical stuff?

Back

It went into the ground and a peach started to grow on the tree.

Front

What does wistfully mean in the context of the story?

Back

Feeling a longing or desire for something.

Front

What is the setting of James's life before the adventure?

Back

He lived with his aunts in a yard, away from the woods and fields.

Front

What does the word magical imply in the story?

Back

Something that has special powers or is enchanting.

Front

What is the significance of the peach in the story?

Back

It represents the beginning of James's adventure and change in his life.

Front

What does the term adventure mean?

Back

An exciting or unusual experience.