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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 36 - 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is James the first one to come out of the peach?
(a) He is the only one who can climb.
(b) The people are afraid of the insects.
(c) He is the most excited.
(d) The people have been looking for him.

2. Where does the Grasshopper get a job with?
(a) A cruise ship.
(b) A swing band.
(c) A touring musical.
(d) A symphony.

3. What is strange about the beans the old man has?
(a) They are singing.
(b) They are hot to the touch.
(c) They are glowing.
(d) All of these.

4. Who on the ship sees the floating peach?
(a) The cabin boy.
(b) The cook.
(c) The first attendant.
(d) The captain.

5. What do the voices in the center of the peach say when James enters?
(a) They can leave now.
(b) They are happy to meet him.
(c) They have been waiting for him.
(d) They are afraid of him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of company does the Centipede start working for?

2. What changes James's feelings as the peach begins rolling?

3. Why are the hairs raised on James' neck when he is alone with the peach?

4. What is Aunt Spiker thinking about when she dies?

5. How long does it take the insects to get down to the ground once the peach lands?

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