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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. What trait does Mr. Wonka list as the main quality of the "vermicious" creatures?
2. The description of the Space Hotel USA states that the hotel is how many feet in length?
3. In what room of the United States White House does Chapter 4 take place?
4. What is the first word that booms out of the loudspeaker when Charlie's group is trespassing in the Space Hotel?
5. How many insect traps does the Chief of the Army order upon hearing the President's idea for a trap?
Short Essay Questions
1. In what way is the theme of courage depicted within Chapter 3, entitled The Link Up?
2. What elements of the first chapter suggest that Dahl knew that some readers of the novel would not have read its prequel?
3. What information does Mr. Wonka share with the rest of the group about Vermicious Knids?
4. How many Vermicious Knids does Mr. Wonka say exist in the universe?
5. How does Dahl employ foreshadowing within the scene inside the Space Hotel USA?
6. What information about the President is revealed within the song Miss Tibbs sings, entitled The Nurse's Song?
7. Describe one example of political satire within the text.
8. Name one element of the Space Hotel USA that acts as a means of foreshadowing.
9. Describe the thing that reveals itself when the elevator doors open inside the Space Hotel USA.
10. Describe how the chapters concerned with political figures include racially problematic elements.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Look carefully at the passages of the novel that portray the close relationship between danger and excitement. What is Dahl's purpose for discussing at length the nature of the connection between these two elements of the human condition?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss how Dahl utilizes symbolism within Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator.
Essay Topic 3
What is the function of Grandpa Joe's character within the novel? Discuss the characterization methods used by Dahl in depicting Grandpa Joe and include in your discussion the reasons that Dahl portrays this character in these particular ways.
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