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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “The Big Day Arrives" - "Down the Chocolate River".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What method does Mr. Wonka report having used in order to transport the Oompa-Loompas to his factory?
(a) He shipped them in crates.
(b) He sent his private jet to fetch them.
(c) He sent the pink boat to fetch them.
(d) He bought them plane tickets.

2. About how long does one of Charlie's evening visits to his grandparents' room last?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) 30 minutes.

3. Once the financial situation of Charlie's family worsens to its lowest point, what item does each family member have for lunch each day?
(a) An apple.
(b) Half of a boiled potato.
(c) A scrambled egg.
(d) A slice of bacon.

4. If a person finds a Golden Ticket, what will that person receive, according to Mr. Wonka?
(a) A tour of his factory and a lifetime supply of chocolate.
(b) A tour of his factory and a lifetime supply of Everlasting Gobstoppers.
(c) A tour of his factory and a lifetime supply of marshmallows.
(d) A tour of his factory and a lifetime supply of cotton candy.

5. The narrator describes the "curious" what that "seems to come so often to small children in times of hardship" (39) ?
(a) Youth.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Age.
(d) Experience.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Charlie traditionally receive for his birthday?

2. Violet tells the reporters at the press conference that she has been chewing the same piece of gum for over what period of time?

3. What action do children all over the world start to take in order to increase their chances of finding golden tickets?

4. The narrator describes the quickness of Mr. Wonka's movements and in so doing compares him to what type of animal?

5. How much earlier does Charlie leave for his walk to school after the family begins to slowly starve?

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