Matilda Review

How does Matilda learn to read?

• Her parents teach her

• She teaches herself

• Her school teacher helps her

• A librarian gives her a lesson

What do Matilda’s parents think of books?

• They love them

• They think they are useless

• They read them to Matilda every night

• They encourage her to read

What kind of books does Matilda read at four years old?

• Classic literature

• Picture books

• Comic books

• Science fiction

What does Mr. Wormwood do for a living?

• A librarian

• A school teacher

• A car salesman

• A scientist

How does Mr. Wormwood cheat his customers?

• He sells them new cars

• He paints cars a different colour

• He adds sawdust to engines and changes mileage

• He gives discounts to honest people

How does Mr. Wormwood react when Matilda corrects him?

• He laughs and agrees

• He becomes angry

• He listens carefully

• He thanks her

Why does Matilda decide to play a prank on her father?

• Her mother tells her to do it

• She is bored

• She thinks it will be funny

• She wants to punish him for being dishonest

How do the Wormwoods try to remove the hat?

• They soak it in water

• They use scissors to cut it off

• They call a doctor

• They ask Matilda for help

What does Matilda use to scare her family?

• A tape recorder

• A hidden parrot

• A ghost costume

• A loudspeaker

What is another word similar to "formidable"?

• Weak

• Tiny

• Powerful