The Way Up to Heaven

by Roald Dahl

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The Way Up to Heaven Questions and Answers

Why is the story called "The Way Up to Heaven"? What is the relationship between the title and the story?

List ten words from the story that describe Mrs. Foster as being either nervous or afraid.

Where can irony be found in "The Way Up To Heaven" by Roald Dahl?

What is the theme of "The Way Up To Heaven" by Roald Dahl?

What is the conflict in "The Way Up to Heaven"?

What is the setting of "The Way Up to Heaven"?

How does Mrs. Foster's character change throughout the story?

How does Mrs. Forster's husband make her feel anxious the next morning in "The Way Up to Heaven"?

Why is Mrs Foster upset with her husband at the beginning of "The Way Up To Heaven"?

What does Mrs. Foster hear when she stands outside the front door?

Why did this happen to Mr. Foster?  

Why is Mrs. Foster upset with her husband at the beginning of the story?

What were Mrs. Foster's feelings at the end of the story "The Way Up to Heaven" by Roald Dahl?

What is the theme of the short story "The Way Up To Heaven"?  

Why do the Fosters live in such a big house?

The Way Up To Heaven Theme

In the short story "The Way Up to Heaven," what is some evidence that the story changes?

What are good quotes to show the language of The Way Up to Heaven by Roald Dahl?