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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. How long does it take the inhabitants of the glass elevator to re-board it after going inside the Space Hotel?
2. How many chandeliers hang in the lobby of the Space Hotel?
3. What is the name of the President of the United States in the text?
4. Mr. Wonka tells the others that the "vermicious" (53) creatures travel through space in what type of groups?
5. Who eventually pushes the required color of elevator button, even though it is too late?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is piloting the object termed the Commuter Capsule?
2. What is the purpose of the object termed the "Commuter Capsule" (11)?
3. In what way does Roald Dahl immediately alert the readers to the fact that they are reading a sequel?
4. How does Dahl employ foreshadowing within the scene inside the Space Hotel USA?
5. Give an example of hyberbole within Chapter 3.
6. What elements of the first chapter suggest that Dahl knew that some readers of the novel would not have read its prequel?
7. How is the lobby of the Space Hotel USA described and what does its qualities symbolize?
8. How is the Chief of the Army's character used as a means to satirize the United States military?
9. What information about the President is revealed within the song Miss Tibbs sings, entitled The Nurse's Song?
10. Name one element of the Space Hotel USA that acts as a means of foreshadowing.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the ways in which Quentin Blake’s illustrations either enhance or clash with the narrative of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
Analyze Dahl's focus on the importance of honest communication with children in the novel Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. What message is Dahl sending about either the value or worthless nature of this tool?
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