Exercises

a) How many children and grown-ups were there left now? Who were they?

There were three children left: Charlie, Violet, and Mike. And three grown-ups.

b) Why did Mr. Wonka decide to take a lift?

Mr. Wonka decided to take a lift because he said if you’re tired, we’d better take the lift. He was in a hurry to show them the rest of the factory.

c) It was the craziest lift Charlie had seen, wasn't it? Why?

Yes, it was the craziest lift Charlie had ever seen because it went in all directions - sideways, and slantways, and longways, and backways.

d) Why was Mr. Wonka so proud of his lift?

Mr. Wonka was proud of his lift because he invented it himself and it could go in any direction he wanted.

e) What did Mr. Wonka ask the remaining kids to do?

Mr. Wonka asked the remaining kids to choose a flavor, but to be quick about it.

f) Which button did Mike Teavee choose?

Mike Teavee chose the button that said "TELEVISION TOFFEE".

g) How did the lift go?

The lift went up and down in a very erratic and frightening manner.

h) Why did Mr. Wonka give his magnificent black top hat to Mrs. Teavee?

Mr. Wonka didn't give his magnificent black top hat to Mrs. Teavee.

i) What did Mr. Wonka ask his guests to do when the lift finally stopped?

Mr. Wonka asked his guests to cover their ears when the lift finally stopped.