Understanding 'The Iron Man' Concepts

The video introduces Ted Hughes and his notable works, focusing on 'The Capturing of the Iron Man.' The story is about a boy named Hogarth who devises a plan to trap a giant iron creature that threatens his village. The narrative is a modern fairy tale with science fiction elements, written in a way that is accessible to children. The video concludes with a reading of the story and an explanation of key vocabulary.

Who is the author of 'The Capturing of the Iron Man'?

• J.K. Rowling

• Roald Dahl

• Ted Hughes

• George Orwell

Which of the following is a popular work by Ted Hughes?

• 1984

• The Hobbit

• Matilda

• The Iron Man

What genre does 'The Capturing of the Iron Man' belong to?

• Mystery

• Historical Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

What is the Iron Man made of?

• Stone

• Plastic

• Wood

• Iron

What did the villagers use as bait to trap the Iron Man?

• A bicycle

• A car

• A lorry

• A tractor

Why couldn't the villagers call the police or army?

• They were busy

• They were on holiday

• They didn't believe in the Iron Man

• They were too far away

What did Hoggarth use to make a sound to lure the Iron Man?

• A bell

• A whistle

• A drum

• A nail and a knife

What was the Iron Man doing when Hoggarth saw him again?

• Sleeping

• Eating a fence

• Running away

• Flying

How did the villagers react when the Iron Man was trapped?

• They were excited

• They were angry

• They were sad

• They were indifferent

What does the word 'dusk' mean?

• Late evening

• Early morning

• Midday

• Midnight