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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What adjective does Violet's mother use when she tells her a quality that the act of chewing gum all day lacks?
(a) Polite.
(b) Ladylike.
(c) Dignified.
(d) Formal.

2. In what country had Mr. Wonka built a palace entirely out of chocolate for a particular royal patron?
(a) India.
(b) England.
(c) Persia.
(d) South Africa.

3. 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.

4. How many of Charlie's grandparents sleep in the same bed at one time?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

5. On the evening of what day of the search had one of the workers at Veruca's father's factory found a golden ticket?
(a) The 11th.
(b) The 13th.
(c) The 3rd.
(d) The 4th.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the financial situation of Charlie's family worsens to its lowest point, what item does each family member have for breakfast each day?

2. In what location had Violet liked to place her chewed gum when her habit had been to chew a different piece every day?

3. At what time of day does Charlie open his present of a chocolate bar on his birthday?

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

5. How many chocolate bars does Charlie ultimately buy with his found dollar bill?

Short Essay Questions

1. What four traits are depicted as unfavorable within Dahl's depictions of Violet, Veruca, Augustus, and Mike?

2. How does Veruca's father report having acquired a golden ticket for his daughter Veruca?

3. What is the symbolism of a golden ticket?

4. How are sensory details used to provide a vivid depiction of the outside of Mr. Wonka's chocolate factory?

5. What evidence does Grandpa Joe provide for his claim that Mr. Wonka is a "magician" (8)?

6. What is ironic about the fact that Grandpa Joe is the oldest of Charlie's four grandparents?

7. What effect does Charlie's news about finding a golden ticket have on Grandpa Joe?

8. What ritual does Charlie perform each day on his way to and from school?

9. Describe Charlie's house and living conditions.

10. What method does Roald Dahl use to introduce the main characters in the novel?

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