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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which inhabitant of the Great Glass Elevator takes the greatest exception to traveling within the elevator?
2. The voice from the loudspeaker says that if Charlie's group does not reply, then what violent action will be taken against them?
3. What color is the elevator button that Mr. Wonka says must be pushed at exactly the right time?
4. The beginning of Chapter 5 states, "There was no" performing of what activity "inside the Space Hotel" (34)?
5. Who alerts the President that the glass elevator has linked up to the Space Hotel USA?
Short Essay Questions
1. Give an example of Dahl's use of a simile within Chapter 2.
2. Discuss the characteristics and resulting symbolism of the elevator buttons.
3. Give an example of hyberbole within Chapter 3.
4. In what way is the theme of American violence demonstrated within the scene inside the Space Hotel USA?
5. Describe one example of political satire within the text.
6. What is the purpose of the object termed the "Commuter Capsule" (11)?
7. How many Vermicious Knids does Mr. Wonka say exist in the universe?
8. Who sings a song about the President in Chapter 8 and for what reason?
9. In what way does Roald Dahl immediately alert the readers to the fact that they are reading a sequel?
10. How is the lobby of the Space Hotel USA described and what does its qualities symbolize?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss how Dahl utilizes symbolism within Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator.
Essay Topic 2
How is the motif of sound within the novel Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator and how does its treatment relate to the novel's depicted messages?
Essay Topic 3
Explicate the theme of courage within the novel Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. What is Dahl's message regarding courage and how do you know?
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