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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 do humans from Wellington, New Zealand, taste like?

2. In Chapter 4, what does it occur to Sophie that she and the Giant are crossing?

3. What sounds can Sophie hear at the beginning of Chapter 1?

4. What does the BFG say is the name of the worst giant of all?

5. How tall is the Fleshlumpeating Giant?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Giant do after looking in the Goochey children's bedroom window?

2. What does the Giant say about the Bonecrunching Giant in Chapter 5?

3. How do Giants come into existence?

4. What happens when the BFG has a drink fo the frobscottle?

5. How does the Giant describe himself and his eating habits?

6. What does the Giant's cave look like inside?

7. Are there reasons that are acceptable for children to be out of bed in Chapter 1?

8. Where does Sophie think the BFG should get food, and why does he not get food from there?

9. What are the other giants like?

10. What happens when Bloodbottler eats snozzcumber?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The BFG stands by his beliefs. What are some of the principles that the BFG has? How does he stick by his principles no matter what? Does he ever let inconvenience or nastiness stand in the way of doing what he thinks is right?

Essay Topic 2

The BFG has been bringing dreams to children throughout his life. What have been some of his dreams? How are his dreams realized in the novel? How has the type of person that he is contributed to his achieving his dreams?

Essay Topic 3

Sophie and the BFG’s relationship changes throughout the novel. How would you describe their relationship at the beginning of the novel? How does their relationship change? What causes the changes in their relationship? How would you describe their relationship by the end of the novel?

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