Exploring Matilda: Chapters 4-5

What is Matilda's reaction to her father's treatment of her?

• Matilda feels loved and supported.

• Matilda feels neglected and mistreated.

• Matilda admires her father's strictness.

• Matilda is indifferent to her father's actions.

How does Matilda's mother respond to her daughter's intelligence?

• Matilda's mother encourages her to read more books.

• Matilda's mother believes intelligence is overrated.

• Matilda's mother responds negatively to her daughter's intelligence.

• Matilda's mother is proud of her daughter's intelligence.

What significant event occurs at school in Chapter 4?

• A new principal is introduced.

• A fire drill is conducted.

• A school assembly takes place.

• A sports event is announced.

Who is Miss Honey and what is her role in Matilda's life?

• Miss Honey is Matilda's distant relative who ignores her.

• Miss Honey is Matilda's classmate who competes with her.

• Miss Honey is Matilda's strict principal who punishes her.

• Miss Honey is Matilda's supportive teacher who helps her realize her potential.

Describe the relationship between Matilda and her parents as depicted in these chapters.

• Matilda's relationship with her parents is strained and negative, marked by neglect and a lack of appreciation for her talents.

• Matilda's parents are proud of her achievements and celebrate her successes.

• Matilda's parents are supportive and encourage her talents.

• Matilda has a loving and nurturing relationship with her parents.

What does Matilda discover about her own abilities in Chapter 5?

• Matilda discovers she has telekinetic abilities.

• Matilda learns she can fly.

• Matilda realizes she has super strength.

• Matilda finds out she can read minds.

How does Matilda's experience at home contrast with her experience at school?

• Matilda's home is supportive and loving, while school is harsh and critical.

• At home, Matilda receives constant praise, but at school, she faces ridicule.

• Both home and school provide Matilda with equal amounts of care and attention.

• Matilda's home is abusive and neglectful, while school offers her support and encouragement.

What themes of neglect and resilience are present in these chapters?

• Characters thrive without facing any challenges or hardships.

• Themes of neglect and resilience are present through characters facing abandonment yet finding strength to overcome their struggles.

• Resilience is only shown through external support, not personal strength.

• Themes of neglect are absent in the characters' journeys.

How does Matilda's character develop in Chapters 4 and 5?

• Matilda's character develops by showcasing her intelligence, independence, and resilience.

• Matilda shows a lack of interest in learning.

• Matilda's character is portrayed as timid and fearful.

• Matilda becomes more dependent on her parents.

What role does the setting play in shaping Matilda's experiences in these chapters?

• The setting has no impact on Matilda's character development.

• The setting is primarily focused on the adults, ignoring Matilda's perspective.

• The setting highlights Matilda's struggles and growth, influencing her experiences and relationships.

• The setting only serves as a backdrop with no relevance to the plot.