Matilda - Chapters 10-11(part I, up to page 122)

What is the chapter "Throwing the Hammer" mostly about?

• Ms. Trunchbul swings a girl by her pig-tails and flings her into a faraway field.

• Hortensia tells Matilda and Lavender about antics she has pulled on Ms. Trunchbul.

• Hortensia shares stories of misbehavior by students and the severe punishments from Ms. Trunchbul.

• Ms. Trunchbul does not always know who was misbehaving, so she often guesses and punishes the wrong child.

How does Hortensia and Matilda's relationship change over the chapter, "Throwing the Hammer"?

• Matilda loses respect for Hortensia.

• Matilda is no longer intimidated by Hortensia.

• Matilda becomes confused by Hortensia's past actions.

• Matilda does not find Hortensia admirable anymore.

After Hortensia tells Matilda and Lavender a story, the story states: "Both Matilda and Lavender were enthralled."

What is the meaning of the word "enthralled"?

• worried

• fascinated

• hesitant

• fatigued

Hortensia told her stories most likely to—

• frighten Matilda and Lavender.

• encourage Matilda and Lavender to do well in school.

• make sure Matilda and Lavender are prepared.

• show that Crunchem Hall Primary School has a long history.

tone: the attitude or feeling expressed in a story

What is the tone of these chapters?

• menacing

• adventurous

• celebratory

• sentimental

How did Matilda's intelligence affect her ability to make friends?

• It made it more difficult.

• It made it easier.

• It had no effect.

• Her classmates do not know about her intelligence.

How does this selection affect the plot?

• A new problem is presented to Matilda.

• A resolution is presented to Matilda.

• Background information is presented about a character.

• The main character has to make an important decision.

What do you think will happen next?

What would you do if you were a student at Crunchem Hall Elementary (Matilda's school)?