Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
by Roald Dahl
About_
This study guide accompanies Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator,’ following Charlie, Mr. Wonka,
and their family as they accidentally launch into orbit, encounter a menacing Space Hotel, battle the terrifying
Vermicious Knids, and experiment with age-altering candy back at the Chocolate Factory. It is organized into four
sections covering the novel’s twenty chapters, each paired with comprehension and discussion questions. This
study guide contains 52 questions across 4 chapter sections (40 Factual + 12 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12
clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 4 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (40 total), 4 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (12 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 5-7
Teacher Note_
This guide is designed to save you prep time while giving students a fun, structured way to engage with Dahl’s
imaginative sequel. The factual questions build comprehension and recall, while the critical questions push
students to think about character motivation, humor, and theme — perfect for class discussion or written
reflection.