James and the Giant Peach Quiz

Who are the main characters in 'James and the Giant Peach'?

• Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty

• Harry, Ron, and Hermione

• James, the Old Green Grasshopper, the Centipede, the Earthworm, the Spider, the Ladybug, and the Glowworm

• Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman

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Summarize the key events in the beginning of 'James and the Giant Peach'.

• James befriending a giant caterpillar, riding a giant watermelon, and discovering a hidden treasure

• James finding a magical apple, meeting friendly ants, and flying to New York City

• James living with his cruel aunts, finding a mysterious peach, and discovering a way to enter the peach.

• James living in a castle, meeting a talking mouse, and traveling to the moon

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What are the main events that happen at the start of 'James and the Giant Peach'?

• James moves to a big city and becomes a successful businessman

• James goes on a vacation to a tropical island

• James's parents are killed by an escaped rhinoceros, and he is sent to live with his cruel aunts, Spiker and Sponge.

• James's parents win the lottery and move to a mansion

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Identify the themes present in 'James and the Giant Peach'.

• Violence, sadness, and loneliness

• Science fiction, horror, and mystery

• Comedy, romance, and drama

• Friendship, adventure, overcoming adversity, and the power of imagination

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What are some of the character traits of James in 'James and the Giant Peach'?

• Adventurous, generous, creative

• Cowardly, mean, boring

• Selfish, lazy, uninteresting

• Brave, kind, imaginative

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What can you infer about the characters' feelings and motivations in 'James and the Giant Peach'?

• The characters' feelings and motivations are explicitly stated at the beginning of the story

• The characters' feelings and motivations can be inferred by looking at the cover of the book

• You can infer the characters' feelings and motivations by analyzing their actions, dialogues, and interactions.

• You can infer the characters' feelings and motivations by reading the author's biography

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What is the significance of the giant peach in 'James and the Giant Peach'?

• The giant peach is just a fruit and has no significance

• The giant peach represents James's dreams and aspirations

• The giant peach is a symbol of adventure and freedom, providing James with an escape from his cruel aunts

• The giant peach is a symbol of James's fear and anxiety

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How does the character of James evolve in 'James and the Giant Peach'?

• James remains the same throughout the story

• James starts as a timid boy and evolves into a brave and resourceful character

• James starts as a brave boy and becomes timid by the end of the story

• James starts as a selfish boy and becomes generous by the end of the story

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What role do the insect characters play in 'James and the Giant Peach'?

• The insects are just there for comic relief and do not play a significant role

• The insects represent different aspects of James's personality

• The insects are James's companions on his journey, each contributing in their own way to overcome challenges

• The insects are antagonists and create problems for James

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What is the relationship between James and his aunts in 'James and the Giant Peach'?

• James and his aunts share a loving and caring relationship

• James is mistreated by his aunts, who are cruel and selfish

• James and his aunts have a competitive relationship, always trying to outdo each other

• James and his aunts have a distant relationship, with little interaction

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