Learn About James And The Giant Peach Story
This is a quiz for Mr. Moyer's 3rd graders who read James and the Giant Peach. Read each questions carefully, choose the best answer for each.
- 1.
Who lived inside the peach after it was placed in Central Park?
- A.
Centepede
- B.
Miss Spider
- C.
James
- D.
No one
- E.
Earthworm
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C. JamesExplanation
James lived there and wrote a book about his adventure.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the insects was used as bait so they could escape the sharks?
- A.
Grasshopper
- B.
Glow Worm
- C.
Silkworm
- D.
Earthworm
- E.
Ladybug
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D. EarthwormExplanation
Every time a bird came down to get Earthworm James tied some silk around the bird. Eventually there were enough birds to lift the peach out of the sea and away from the sharks.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Where did the giant peach land after it rolled out of the garden?
- A.
Down the street
- B.
Off a cliff into the ocean
- C.
To the Zoo
- D.
Into New York
- E.
Out of the Garden? It never left the garden.
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B. Off a cliff into the oceanExplanation
James lived at the top of a hill. At the bottom, was the sea.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What did James and the insects see in the clouds?
- A.
Birds
- B.
Angels
- C.
Unicorns
- D.
An airplane
- E.
Cloud-men
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E. Cloud-menExplanation
They were making snow, rain and rainbows.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What are the names of James' aunts?
- A.
Aunt Janet and Aunt LeeAnn
- B.
Aunt Jen and Aunt Katie
- C.
Aunt Spiker and Aunt Sponge
- D.
Aunt Beeayzle and Aunt Uniculous
- E.
Aunt Faye and Auntie May
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C. Aunt Spiker and Aunt SpongeExplanation
Aunt Sponge is the short and fat one and Aunt Spiker is the tall and thin one.Rate this question:
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- 6.
James parents were eaten by
- A.
Sharks
- B.
Insects
- C.
Hippos
- D.
Rhino
- E.
Butterflies
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D. RhinoExplanation
The rhino had escaped from London Zoo and ate them on a crowded street in full daylight.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What did the old man give to James?
- A.
A peach
- B.
A new hat
- C.
A little white bag
- D.
Lunch
- E.
Freedom
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C. A little white bagExplanation
The bag contained some green things which James was supposed to add to water along with ten hairs from his head.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How much did Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker charge the public to see the giant peach?
- A.
1 dollar
- B.
1 shilling
- C.
1 rupee
- D.
1000 dollars
- E.
Free
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B. 1 shillingExplanation
Children under six weeks old got in half price and it was two shillings if somebody wanted to take a camera in.Rate this question:
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- 9.
After their miraculous adventure, what did the Glow-worm become?
- A.
Die
- B.
Live with James
- C.
Move to the beach
- D.
Light the torch in the Statue of Liberty
- E.
Become a singer
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D. Light the torch in the Statue of LibertyExplanation
The Glow-worm became the one to light the torch in the Statue of Liberty. This suggests that after their miraculous adventure, the Glow-worm took on a significant role and responsibility, symbolized by the act of lighting the torch in an iconic landmark. This implies that the Glow-worm's abilities or qualities were recognized and utilized for an important purpose.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How many spots does Ladybug have?
- A.
2
- B.
6
- C.
15
- D.
9
- E.
3
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D. 9Explanation
"I, for example, am a Nine-spotted Ladybug. I am very lucky. It is a fine thing to be."Rate this question:
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