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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. In what room of the United States White House does Chapter 4 take place?

2. What does Mr. Wonka name as a necessary component of any being that wants to successfully enter the earth's atmosphere?

3. What is Grandpa Joe's reply when Charlie whispers that he is frightened by the rapid pace of the Great Glass Elevator?

4. The Commuter Capsule is NOT manned by which astronaut?

5. Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator is a sequel to what novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is piloting the object termed the Commuter Capsule?

2. What method of movement in zero gravity does Mr. Wonka teach to Charlie and his family?

3. How does Dahl employ foreshadowing within the scene inside the Space Hotel USA?

4. Describe how the chapters concerned with political figures include racially problematic elements.

5. What elements of the first chapter suggest that Dahl knew that some readers of the novel would not have read its prequel?

6. How is the lobby of the Space Hotel USA described and what does its qualities symbolize?

7. What information about the President is revealed within the song Miss Tibbs sings, entitled The Nurse's Song?

8. How many Vermicious Knids does Mr. Wonka say exist in the universe?

9. Give an example of Dahl's use of a simile within Chapter 2.

10. What information does Mr. Wonka share with the rest of the group about Vermicious Knids?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Determine Dahl's message regarding the idea that authority should be challenged.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how Dahl utilizes symbolism within Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator.

Essay Topic 3

Could the novel Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator be classified as a coming-of-age story? Why or why not?

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