Matilda: Chapters 1-9 Quiz (PWE)

What is the main reason Matilda starts reading books at a young age?

• She wants to impress her parents.

• Her family ignores her, so she reads to keep herself company.

• She is looking for a way to escape from her daily chores.

• Her school requires her to read books as homework.

How does Matilda's family react to her reading habits?

• They are proud and supportive.

• They are indifferent and sometimes hostile.

• They encourage her to read more and buy her books.

• They don't notice because they are too busy.

What is the first trick Matilda plays on her father?

• She puts a frog in his bed.

• She glues his hat to his head.

• She dyes his hair green.

• She replaces his hair tonic with bleach.

Why does Matilda decide to play tricks on her father?

• She wants to get back at him for being mean to her.

• She is bored and looking for entertainment.

• She thinks it will make him pay more attention to her.

• She wants to teach him a lesson for selling faulty cars.

What ability does Matilda discover she has in the classroom?

• The ability to read minds.

• The ability to fly.

• The ability to move objects with her mind.

• The ability to become invisible.

How does Miss Honey first realize Matilda is special?

• Matilda reads a very difficult book.

• Matilda solves a complex math problem.

• Matilda writes a story.

• Matilda tells her about her family.

What is the relationship between Miss Trunchbull and Miss Honey?

• Miss Trunchbull is Miss Honey's mother.

• Miss Trunchbull is Miss Honey's aunt.

• Miss Trunchbull is Miss Honey's sister.

• There is no relation; they are just colleagues.

What does Matilda do to stand up to Miss Trunchbull?

• She organizes a student protest.

• She uses her powers to scare her.

• She tells Miss Honey to confront her.

• She writes a letter to the authorities.

Which of the following best summarizes the first 9 chapters of Matilda?

• A young girl with neglectful parents discovers she has magical powers and uses them to play tricks.

• A young genius battles with her school's headmistress with the help of her kind teacher.

• A neglected girl finds solace and adventure in reading books and develops a special power.

• A girl uses her intelligence and special powers to fight against the injustices in her school and home.

In what way does Matilda's relationship with her family contrast with her relationship with Miss Honey?

• Her family supports her education, while Miss Honey does not.

• Her family is loving and caring, while Miss Honey is strict and demanding.

• Her family neglects and mistreats her, while Miss Honey recognizes and nurtures her talents.

• Her family encourages her mischievous behavior, while Miss Honey encourages her to behave.