Matilda Chapter 1

Who is the author of this book?

• Charles Dickens

• Roald Dahl

• William Shakespeare

• George Orwell

Who is the protagonist of this story?

(Protagonist is the main character)

• Matilda

• Madeline

• Mrs Phelps

• Mrs Smith

What activity does Matilda enjoy?

• Singing

• Writing

• Reading

• Swimming

Why doesn't Matilda's mother know she goes to the library during the day?

• She is at work.

• She is too busy with the housework to notice.

• She is out playing bingo.

• She sleeps all day.

What adjective best describes Matilda?

• Immature

• Bad-tempered

• Intelligent

• Generous

What adjective best describes Mrs Phelps when she sees Matilda reading all of those grown-up books?

• Confused

• Excited

• Frustrated

• Happy

How many times a week did Matilda visit the library?

• Once a week

• Twice a week

• Three times a week

• Four times a week

What did Matilda like to drink while reading?

• Hot chocolate

• Milo

• Strawberry milk

• Apple juice

Where does Matilda live?

• In a big city.

• In an English village.

• In a studio apartment.

• In the American mid-west.

What information does Mrs Phelps tell Matilda that changes the way she visits the library?

• She tells her that the library will be closing down soon.

• She tells her that she can borrow books to take home.

• She tells her that she can no longer visit without an adult.

• She tells her that she is very proud of her reading.