James and the Giant Peach Flashcards
How did the peach get so big?
James spilled the magic green “crocodile tongues” on the peach tree and it grew one giant peach.
What did James find in the corner of his window sill?
James found a spider in the corner of his window sill.
Who does James live with after his parents past away?
James lives with his Aunt sponge and Aunt Spiker.
What did James have circling him when they were at sea?
There were sharks circling James and the peach.
What does James get for dinner?
He gets leftovers of whatever they eat.
What do the aunts do with the peach when it gets super big?
The aunts make money off of it they let people come and see the peach and they are in the news.
What does James do when the the aunts are making money?
James has to do chores and is not allowed outside.
What killed James’ parents?
a rhinoceros
Who are the bugs that become James’ friends?
Centipede, Miss Spider, Old Green Grasshopper, Earthworm, Ladybug, Glowworm and Silkworm
Who cuts the peach stem, causing it to roll down the hill into the Atlantic Ocean?
Centipede
What happens to Spiker and Sponge when the peach rolls down the hill?
They are smashed and killed
How did James and the bugs get the peach out of the water?
James uses Miss Spider and Silkworm to make threads and Earthworm as bait and draws 501 seagulls near the peach and ties the threads on their necks.
What do the people of New York think the peach is at first?
a bomb
Who are the Cloud-Men?
The Cloud Men are ancient threatening giant humanoids who live high up in the atmosphere of planet Earth and the Cloud Men possess command over ice, snowstorms, blizzards and freezing wind.
Where does the peach land in NYC?
the pinnacle of the Empire State Building
