Roald Dahl Day Quiz (13/9/22)

What year was Roald Dahl born?

• 1816

• 1916

• 1986

• 2016

What country were his parents from?

• Germany

• UK

• Norway

• Holland

What language did Roald Dahl speak at home with his family?

• English

• Norwegian

• French

• Dutch

What tragic thing(s) happened when Roald Dahl was 3 years old? May be more than one correct answer.

• His brother died.

• His sister died.

• His father died.

• His mother died.

In which book did Dahl write about his family and school life?

• Matilda

• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

• Boy: Tales of Childhood

• Esio Trot

Tick the stories that were written by Roald Dahl.

• The Twits

• The BFG

• James and the Giant Peach

• The Little Mermaid

• A Christmas Carol

How many Golden Tickets are given out in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? (Type the number or number word below)

(a)  

Which of these people did not get a Golden Ticket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

• Augustus Gloop

• Charlie Bucket

• Veruca Salt

• Wilbur Rice

In Matilda, how old is Matilda when she learns to read?

• 3 and a half years old

• 5 years old

• 1 year old

• 4 and a half years old

In Matilda, what is the name of the cruel principal of Matilda's school?

• Miss Cruncher

• Miss Trunchbull

• Miss Crackshot

• Miss Bullyhaven