Vocabulary Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

‘All right,’ said Mr Wonka, ‘stop here for a moment and catch your breath, and take a _______ through the glass panel of this door.

• look

• glance

• peek

• stare

At this point, Mr Salt, Veruca’s father, stepped forward. ‘Very well,

Wonka,’ he said importantly, taking out a wallet full of money, ‘how

much d’you want for one of these squirrels? _________ your price.’

• What's

• Give

• Tell

• Name

‘But… but… but…’ shrieked Mrs Salt, ‘where does the great big pipe go to in the end?’ ‘Why, to the _________, of course,’ Mr Wonka said calmly. ‘To the incinerator.’

• furnace

• fuirnace

• furnice

• fornace

In 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', what does the word 'scrumptious' most likely mean?

• Delicious

• Bitter

• Sour

• Unpleasant

Which word best describes Willy Wonka's factory?

• Ordinary

• Mundane

• Magical

• Dull

What is the meaning of the word 'looming' as used in the context of the factory?

• Appearing large and threatening

• Small and insignificant

• Bright and cheerful

• Hidden and secretive

In the book, what does the word 'peculiar' mean when describing the factory?

• Strange

• Normal

• Boring

• Common

What does the word 'glimpse' mean in the context of Charlie's first view of the factory?

• A quick look

• A long stare

• A detailed examination

• A complete view

Which word best describes the atmosphere inside the chocolate factory?

• Gloomy

• Enchanted

• Ordinary

• Boring

What does the word 'astonishing' mean in the context of the factory's inventions?

• Surprising

• Expected

• Boring

• Uninteresting