Boy

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'Boy'
By Roald Dahl

Kevin Kerr has contributed these guided reading questions. As always, any more resources for this book would be gratefully received!

Pages 11-26

What is an Autobiography?
Where was the hometown of the family?
What was set up in Bute Street, Cardiff?
How old was Roald Dahl in 1918?
Who died from appendicitis?
Summarise the main events of the section.

Pages 27-37

What happened aged 7?
What did the four boys always do on the way home from school?
What was ratitis?
Why did he feel like a hero?
Summarise the main events of the section.

Pages 38-52

On page 39. ' There was a faint scent of danger in the air now'. What does this mean?
What did the Deputy Head demand?
Who did Mrs Pratchett point at first?
What was strange about the way Mrs Pratchett spoke
How did the writer describe having the cane?
Summarise the main events of the section.

Pages 53-67

How long was the sea journey from Newcastle to Oslo?
Why did Norwegian children learn to swim very young?
What does everyone have 'some sort of one', in Norway.
Summarise the main events of the section.

Pages 68-79

What was the one unpleasant memory of Norway?
Where was the Prep school located?
Summarise the main events of the section.

Pages 80-92

What did he send every week?
What did Wragg do?
How did matron cure snoring?
Summarise the main events of the section

Pages 93-107

What did Nanny say about German spies and toothbrushes?
What did Dr Dunbar discover?
What was 'De dion-Boutian'.
What happened to his nose?
Summarise the main events of the section.

Pages 108-122

What were the RULES of the Prep hour?
What were Stars and Stripes?
What did little Highton do?
Summarise the main events of the section.

Pages 123-140

What was the problem with Ellis?
What did the Dr do?
What sort of tobacco did the manly lover use?
Where was Repton?
Why might you need a back stud?
Summarise the main events of the section.

Pages 141-152

What were Boazers?
For what could you get thrashed?
Who became Bishop of Chester?
What was given to each boy in a cardboard box?
Who was Corkers?
Summarise the main events of the section.

Pages 153-End

What was a Fag?
What happened concerning the toilet?
Who was the Art Master?
Summarise the main events of the section.

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