Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – 20 reading comprehension questions and 20 thought-provoking questions

 

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is a children’s novel written by Roald Dahl and was first published in 1964. The story follows a young boy named Charlie Bucket, who wins a golden ticket to tour the mysterious chocolate factory owned by the eccentric Willy Wonka. The novel has become a beloved classic and has been adapted into various forms of media, including two film adaptations and a stage musical.

20 reading comprehension questions about the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”:

1. Who wrote the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”?
2. When was the book first published?
3. Who is the main character in the story?
4. What is the name of the chocolate factory in the story?
5. How many golden tickets were hidden in the chocolate bars?
6. How does Charlie find the golden ticket?
7. What is the name of the first child to find a golden ticket?
8. What happens to Augustus Gloop in the chocolate river?
9. What is the name of the spoiled girl who is obsessed with chewing gum?
10. What is the name of the boy who is obsessed with television?
11. What is the name of the girl who is a champion gum chewer?
12. What happens to Violet Beauregarde after she chews the experimental gum?
13. What is the name of the girl who is very competitive and always wants to win?
14. What happens to Mike Teavee when he tries to teleport himself?
15. How does Charlie win the grand prize at the end of the story?
16. Who is Willy Wonka’s nemesis in the story?
17. What is the name of the candy that never gets smaller no matter how much you eat?
18. What is the name of the Oompa-Loompa song about Veruca Salt?
19. What does Willy Wonka reveal to Charlie about the factory at the end of the story?
20. What lesson does Charlie learn at the end of the story?

20 thought-provoking questions about the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” for discussion:

1. What does the story teach us about the consequences of greed and indulgence?
2. Why do you think Willy Wonka decided to open his factory to the public?
3. How does the character of Willy Wonka change over the course of the story?
4. What is the significance of the Oompa-Loompas in the story?
5. Why do you think Charlie is the only child to make it through the entire tour of the factory?
6. How does the factory reflect the personality of Willy Wonka?
7. What is the role of the family in the story, especially in contrast to the bratty children and their parents?
8. What makes the character of Grandpa Joe so important to the story?
9. How does the story demonstrate the importance of hard work and determination?
10. In what ways does the story show the power of imagination?
11. What message does the story send about the importance of honesty?
12. How does the story illustrate the idea that things aren’t always as they seem?
13. What can we learn about the relationship between morality and wealth from the story?
14. How do the different characters’ flaws and weaknesses contribute to the story’s overall message?
15. What role does humour play in the story, and how does it help convey the story’s themes?
16. How does the story subvert expectations and traditional storytelling tropes?
17. What is the symbolic significance of the glass elevator?
18. How does the story challenge traditional gender roles and expectations?
19. What can we learn about the human condition from the story, and how might this apply to our own lives?
20. How does the story of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” continue to resonate with readers today, even decades after it was first published?

Here are the answers to the 20 reading comprehension questions:

1. Roald Dahl wrote the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”.
2. The book was first published in 1964.
3. The main character in the story is Charlie Bucket.
4. The name of the chocolate factory in the story is Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory.
5. There were five golden tickets hidden in the chocolate bars.
6. Charlie finds the golden ticket by sheer luck – he buys a chocolate bar with the ticket inside.
7. The first child to find a golden ticket is Augustus Gloop.
8. Augustus Gloop falls into the chocolate river and is sucked up by a pipe.
9. The spoiled girl who is obsessed with chewing gum is named Violet Beauregarde.
10. The boy who is obsessed with television is named Mike Teavee.
11. The girl who is a champion gum chewer is named Miss Cornelia Prinzmetel.
12. Violet Beauregarde turns into a blueberry after she chews the experimental gum.
13. The girl who is very competitive and always wants to win is named Veruca Salt.
14. Mike Teavee is shrunk down to a tiny size when he tries to teleport himself.
15. Charlie wins the grand prize by demonstrating his good nature and kindness.
16. Willy Wonka’s nemesis in the story is his rival candy maker, Arthur Slugworth.
17. The candy that never gets smaller no matter how much you eat is called Everlasting Gobstoppers.
18. The Oompa-Loompa song about Veruca Salt is called “I Want it Now”.
19. At the end of the story, Willy Wonka reveals to Charlie that he wants him to take over the factory.
20. The lesson that Charlie learns at the end of the story is that honesty, humility, and kindness are the keys to true happiness.

 

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