normal
Where is the Grandma from?
Norway
What does the Grand High Witch wear that no other witches do?
a mask
What happened to the boys parents?
They died in a car crash
What did Grandma give the boy as a present?
Two mice, William and Mary.
Why do witches hate children?
Children smell like poo
What is a mousetrap?
something that kills mice
not strange, regular
get rid of
vanish
normal
What did the Grand High Witch look like? (give 2 examples)
small, young, pretty, gloves, mask
get rid of
What is a potion?
a type of magic wand
a drink with magic, poison, or medicine
a special kind of soup
a big big pot
What do witches hate the most?
Carrots
Wigs
Chocolate
Children
something you wear on your hands, you put your fingers in separately
mittens
socks
gloves
How many witches are there in England?
all of them
at least 1000
10
about 100
Why are witches hard to catch?
They look like normal people.
Why couldn't the boy escape from the witches in the big hall?
He was too scared
The lights were off, he couldn't see
The doors were locked.
He didn't want to go
What does "bald" mean?
having no hair on head
Where did the boy meet a witch for the first time?
when he was climbing a tree
What does "get rid of" mean?
make something go away
What could the Grand High Witch's potion do to children?
Turn them into mice
Why does the grandma tell the boy stories about witches?
So he will be safe
Where did Grandma and the boy go for summer vacation? What's the hotel name?
Bournemouth, in England; Hotel Magnificent.
Taipei, Taiwan; The grand hyatt
Colorado, USA, The broadmoor
France, Hotel del la Plage
vanish, something is suddenly gone
disappear
How many children do witches plan to get rid of?
1000 every day
0, they actually like them
2 per year
1 per week, 52 per year
know who someone is
normal
disappear
recognize
Make something go away
disappear
recognize
get rid of
Why couldn't Grandma and the boy go to Norway for summer vacation?
Grandma was sick.
gloves
What does "recognize" mean?
have no hair
know who someone is
ask nicely
fix something
Why was the boy glad that he hasn't taken a shower for a long time?
The witches might not smell him.
How can you recognize a witch (give 3 examples)?
wig, gloves, nostrils, eyes, toes, spit, bald
What does the Grandma tell the boy stories about?
Stories about witches
Who can be a witch?
Only women
Who does the boy stay with after the car crash?
His Grandma
disappear
Where is the boy from?
England (UK)
What did the witch try to give the boy (when he was in the tree)
a snake
Who is the Grand High Witch?
the most important witch
the oldest witch
the tallest witch
the richest witch
What do witches like to do in the book?
fly on brooms
get rid of children
stay in hotels
have big parties
Who is the Author (Writer)?
Roald Dahl