Roald Dahl

Question 1

When did Roald Dahl die?

Answer 1

23 November 1990

Question 2

What did Roald Dahl do?

Answer 2

He was a novelist
Short story writer
Fighter pilot
Screenwriter

Question 3

Where was Roald Dahl born?

Answer 3

Llandaff, Cardiff

Question 4

Where did he serve?

Answer 4

Royal air force during Second World War

Question 5

Why was he caned when he was eight?

Answer 5

For putting a dead mouse in a jar of gobstoppers at the local sweet shop

Question 6

Who owned the local sweet shop?

Answer 6

Mrs Pratchett

Question 7

Among Roald Dahl’s friends what was thus known as?

Answer 7

Great Mouse Plot of 1924

Question 8

How tall was Roald Dahl?

Answer 8

1,98m

Question 9

How was Roald Dahl referred to?

Answer 9

One of the greatest storytellers for children in the 20th century

Question 10

What was his stories known for?

Answer 10

For their unexpected endings, unsentimental and often dark humour

Question 11

Name six of Roald’s work

Answer 11

James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, George’s Marvelous Medicine, Fantastic Mr Fox, Matilda, The Big Friendly Giant.

Question 12

When was Roald Dahl born?

Answer 12

13 September 1916