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Danny The Champion of the World

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  • How old was Danny when he started school?
    Danny was seven years old when he started school.
  • What was the name of this poaching technique invented by Danny's grandfather? Push a horsehair through the middle of a raisin so that there’s a bit of horsehair sticking out on each side.
    The Horsehair Stopper
  • What is 'kerosene'?
    a type of oil that is burned as a fuel
  • What does the word 'threaten' mean?
    To say that you will cause trouble, hurt somebody, etc. if you do not get what you want
  • What country does Danny's story take place?
    The story takes place Britain (England is also OK)
  • What was the name of this poaching technique invented by Danny's grandfather?: "When it gobbles up the raisins in the hole, it has a paper hat stuck over his eyes. Pheasants stop moving when their eyes are covered."
    The Sticky Hat
  • Can you name 3 things Danny's father made for Danny?
    Father made the following things with Danny (or for Danny): kite, fire balloon, treehouse, bow and arrow, stilts, boomerang, Soapo
  • What does the word 'ravenous' mean?
    very hungry
  • What is a brewery?
    a company or factory that makes beer
  • What does the word 'lolloping' mean?
    walking or running with long steps
  • Can you give an example of a compliment?
    "Hey you're a very kind person" "That was cool" "You're a great singer"
  • What does the word 'impatient' mean?
    to be annoyed because you have to wait for a long time
  • Describe the word 'scruffy'
    dirty or untidy
  • What does the word 'deserted' mean?
    of a place with no people in it
  • What does the word 'phony' mean?
    not true, not real
  • How long do pheasants live?
    Pheasants can survive up to 3 years in the wild.
  • Where do Danny and his father live?
    In an old Gypsy caravan,
  • How does Doc Spencer catch trout?
    He tickles them.
  • How deep was the pit the keepers made to catch poachers
    At least twelve feet deep, the sides cut straight down so that you couldn’t climb out.
  • What was the longest story Danny's father told?
    The Big Friendly Giant (BFG). The BFG story that went on for 50 nights.
  • What is Danny's father's job?
    He's a mechanic. He repairs automobile engines and serves gasoline to customers.
  • Is this a male or a female pheasant?
    It's a male (boy)
  • What is a Rolls-Royce?
    an expensive car made by a company in the UK
  • Can you name one predator that likes to eat pheasants? Predator = an animal that naturally preys on others.
    Main predators are foxes, hawks, and owls
  • What does the word 'poaching' mean?
    to hunt or fish illegally
  • What does the word 'yearning' mean?
    a strong desire for something or to do something
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