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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. How old does Charlie turn on his birthday within the narrative?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) His age is not revealed by the narrator.
(d) 8.

2. What is Mike's favorite hobby, to the exclusion of all other activities?
(a) Chewing gum.
(b) Watching television and movies.
(c) Lying.
(d) Eating.

3. How old is Grandpa Joe?
(a) 101.
(b) 96 1/2.
(c) 88.
(d) 99 3/4.

4. In what location had Violet liked to place her chewed gum when her habit had been to chew a different piece every day?
(a) On the buttons of the elevator.
(b) Under her desk at school.
(c) In her dog's fur.
(d) In her mother's hair.

5. Mr. Bucket reads aloud a newspaper article to the family that is entitled "Wonka Factory to Be Opened At Last to" (22) whom?
(a) Fun children.
(b) Lucky few.
(c) Fortunate souls.
(d) Rabid Wonka fans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What quality does Mr. Wonka declare he cannot abide in a factory?

2. The narrator describes Charlie's four grandparents as "pretending" (27) what emotion when Charlie is about to open his birthday bar of chocolate?

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?

4. How many Golden Tickets does Mr. Wonka place inside chocolate bars as part of his contest?

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

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