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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “The Big Day Arrives" - "Down the Chocolate River".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what location had Violet liked to place her chewed gum when her habit had been to chew a different piece every day?
(a) In her mother's hair.
(b) Under her desk at school.
(c) In her dog's fur.
(d) On the buttons of the elevator.

2. The narrator describes the "curious" what that "seems to come so often to small children in times of hardship" (39) ?
(a) Youth.
(b) Experience.
(c) Age.
(d) Wisdom.

3. The narrator describes the quickness of Mr. Wonka's movements and in so doing compares him to what type of animal?
(a) A bird.
(b) A horse.
(c) A mouse.
(d) A squirrel.

4. Once the financial situation of Charlie's family worsens to its lowest point, what item does each family member have for lunch each day?
(a) A scrambled egg.
(b) An apple.
(c) Half of a boiled potato.
(d) A slice of bacon.

5. When Charlie finds a dollar bill on the street, it is partially covered by what substance?
(a) Water.
(b) Melted ice cream.
(c) Mud.
(d) Snow.

Short Answer Questions

1. None of Charlie's grandparents is under what age?

2. What had been the name of the royal patron for whom Mr. Wonka created a palace made entirely of chocolate?

3. How old does Charlie turn on his birthday within the narrative?

4. What type of facial hair does Mr. Wonka sport?

5. Charlie's grandparents are described by the narrator as being "as shriveled as" (8) what?

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