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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. 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) A slice of bacon.
(b) Half of a boiled potato.
(c) A scrambled egg.
(d) An apple.

2. What reaction do Grandpa Joe and Charlie have once they realize that the chocolate bar acquired during their plan does not contain a golden ticket?
(a) They laugh.
(b) They yell.
(c) They sigh.
(d) They go into shock.

3. When Grandpa Joe scoffs at Charlie's claim that Mr. Wonka is only "clever" (8), what term does Grandpa Joe instead apply to Mr. Wonka?
(a) Savant.
(b) Wizard.
(c) Whiz.
(d) Magician.

4. Altogether and excluding Mr. Wonka, how many adults accompany the child visitors on their tour of Mr. Wonka's factory?
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 7.
(d) 9.

5. What quality does Mr. Wonka declare he cannot abide in a factory?
(a) Filth.
(b) Ugliness.
(c) Messiness.
(d) Disorganization.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mike has "no fewer than" how many "toy pistols of various sizes hanging from belts around his body" (32)?

2. What color is the mink coat worn by Veruca on the day of the factory tour?

3. What type of product does the factory owned by Veruca's father produce?

4. Which character is depicted as waving to the reader in an illustration on page 3 of the text?

5. For what period of time had Mr. Wonka's factory remained silent before it started producing again?

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