The BFG Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
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The BFG has 15 chapters · 208 pages
It is a fantasy/adventure book.The BFG stands for 'Big Friendly Giant'.
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Chapter by chapter Each question is about its own chapter.
In Chapter 1, how does Roald Dahl use the quiet, dark setting to make the beginning of the story feel mysterious or scary?See all 15 questions ↓
About the book
It is a fantasy/adventure book.The BFG stands for 'Big Friendly Giant'. He isn't like other giants, instead of going out to different countries to eat children he catches dreams. When he find's a little orphan girl watching him, he kidnaps her because he doesn't want anyone to find out that he was there, but when they arrive at giant's land they become friends and set off into the world to save all the children from the hungry giants.
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The BFG questions by chapter
We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. One question per chapter, across all 15 chapters, and every one is editable before you print. The example answers under 3 of the chapters are the ones printed at the front of the booklet.
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Chapter 1
In Chapter 1, how does Roald Dahl use the quiet, dark setting to make the beginning of the story feel mysterious or scary?
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Chapter 2
In Chapter 2, what does Sophie see outside the window, and why do you think she has trouble believing her own eyes?
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Chapter 3
In Chapter 3, how does Sophie react when the giant snatches her, and what does her reaction show about her character?
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Chapter 4
In Chapter 4, what details about the giant’s cave help you picture it in your mind? Choose two details and explain why they stand out.
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Chapter 5
In Chapter 5, how is the BFG different from what Sophie first expected a giant to be like?
Example answer: I think Sophie expected the giant to be cruel and hungry like a monster in a nightmare. Instead, the BFG talks to her and seems lonely, gentle, and even a little funny. He does not want to eat people, which makes him very different from the other giants. This shows Sophie that someone can look frightening at first but still have a kind heart.
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Chapter 6
In Chapter 6, what do we learn about the other giants, and how does this make the BFG seem different from them?
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Chapter 7
In Chapter 7, the word “marvellous” means wonderful or amazing. What is marvellous about the BFG’s ears, and how do they help him?
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Chapter 8
In Chapter 8, would you want to taste a snozzcumber? Why or why not? Use details from the chapter in your answer.
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Chapter 9
In Chapter 9, how does the visit from the Bloodbottler create danger and suspense for Sophie and the BFG?
Example answer: The Bloodbottler makes the chapter suspenseful because he is much bigger and meaner than the BFG. I felt nervous because Sophie has to hide, and if the Bloodbottler finds her, she could be eaten. The BFG also seems scared, which shows how dangerous the other giants are. This scene made me want to keep reading to see if Sophie would stay safe.
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Chapter 10
In Chapter 10, how does the BFG’s drink, frobscottle, add humor to the story? What does this chapter show about Roald Dahl’s style?
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Chapter 11
In Chapter 11, what do you predict Sophie and the BFG will discover in Dream Country? Explain your prediction using clues from the story.
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Chapter 12
In Chapter 12, how does the BFG catch dreams, and what does this job tell you about his personality?
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Chapter 13
In Chapter 13, why is the trogglehumper important to the BFG’s plan, and how does it connect to the problem of the other giants?
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Chapter 14
In Chapter 14, what message about dreams do you think the author is sharing? Explain your thinking with an example from the chapter.
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Chapter 15
In Chapter 15, Sophie and the BFG begin thinking of a great plan. What strengths does each character bring to solving the problem?
Example answer: Sophie brings bravery and smart ideas to the plan because she wants to stop the giants even though she is small. The BFG brings his knowledge of dreams and his ability to travel in Giant Country. They are very different, but their differences help them work as a team. I think the plan works better because they trust each other.
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How to use this The BFG reading journal
At home, as a discussion guide
After each chapter your reader writes a few lines on that chapter’s question. Read the answer together at bedtime: it shows what they understood and gives you something real to talk about, without a quiz.
In class, as a novel study
Print a class set (booklets fold from plain letter paper) and use one question per chapter as the reading-response or literature-circle prompt. The example answers at the front show what a full answer looks like.
Homeschool
One booklet covers the whole book, 15 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for The BFG. Reword any question before printing to match your reader.
Printing
The booklet PDF prints on ordinary 8.5 × 11 paper: print double-sided (flip on the short edge) at 100%, fold the stack in half and staple on the fold. There is also a one-page-per-sheet PDF and A5 binder pages.
Where the questions come from
Each question is about its own chapter. We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. The questions were drafted with AI from what is known about the book and checked before publishing; every one is editable before you print.
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