Matilda by Roald Dahl Quiz Chapters 16-21

What are some of Matilda's character traits that make her unique?

• Lazy, forgetful, and dishonest

• Shy, timid, and easily manipulated

• Intelligent, determined, and has a strong sense of justice

• Unintelligent, unmotivated, and lacks a sense of justice

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Summarize the main events that occur in chapters 16-21 of Matilda.

• Matilda joins the school choir and wins a singing competition

• Matilda becomes a famous magician and performs in front of the whole school

• The main events in chapters 16-21 of Matilda include Matilda discovering her telekinetic powers, using them to play pranks on her family, and eventually using them to help Miss Honey against Miss Trunchbull.

• Matilda gets a pet dog and teaches it tricks

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What are some of the themes present in the story of Matilda?

• Deception, greed, and revenge

• Some of the themes present in the story of Matilda are intelligence, empowerment, and justice.

• Love, betrayal, and forgiveness

• Fear, isolation, and hopelessness

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Describe the main conflict that Matilda faces in chapters 16-21.

• No conflict at all, everything is perfect for Matilda

• Neglectful and abusive parents, and the tyrannical headmistress

• Loving and supportive parents, and a kind headmistress

• Matilda's conflict is with her classmates and not with her parents or headmistress

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Based on the text, what do you think will happen to Matilda in the next few chapters?

• She will become a professional athlete

• Uncertain

• She will become a famous actress

• She will move to a different country

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How does Matilda use her intelligence to overcome challenges in the story?

• Matilda uses her intelligence to cause trouble and overcome challenges in the story.

• Matilda uses her intelligence to outsmart and overcome challenges in the story.

• Matilda uses her intelligence to hide from challenges in the story.

• Matilda uses her intelligence to make friends and overcome challenges in the story.

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What are some of the lessons that readers can learn from Matilda's experiences?

• The importance of being lazy and unambitious

• The value of being mean and cruel to others

• Readers can learn lessons such as the power of intelligence, the importance of standing up for oneself, and the value of kindness and empathy.

• The power of being dishonest and deceitful

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Explain how Matilda's relationship with Miss Honey develops in chapters 16-21.

• Their relationship stays the same with no significant changes.

• They grow closer and form a strong bond based on trust and understanding.

• They become enemies and never speak to each other again.

• Miss Honey becomes jealous of Matilda and tries to keep her away.

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What are some of the ways in which Matilda's family members treat her unfairly?

• Recognizing her intelligence

• Giving her too much attention

• Treating her equally with her brother

• Neglecting her, not appreciating her intelligence, and favoring her brother over her

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Predict how Matilda's life will change by the end of the book based on the events in chapters 16-21.

• Matilda's life will change for the worse

• Matilda's life will remain the same

• Matilda's life will change in an unpredictable way

• Matilda's life will change for the better

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