Matilda Chapter 17 Quiz

What is the main idea of Chapter 17 in "Matilda"?

• Matilda learns how to ride a bicycle.

• Matilda shows Miss Honey her special power.

• Miss Trunchbull gives Matilda a gold star.

• Matilda gets a new puppy.

Which event happens first in Chapter 17?

• Matilda moves a glass with her eyes.

• Miss Honey invites Matilda to her cottage.

• Matilda tells Miss Honey about her family.

• Miss Honey tells Matilda about her own childhood.

How would you describe Miss Honey’s character based on this chapter?

• Mean and strict

• Kind and gentle

• Loud and bossy

• Lazy and careless

What does Matilda do that surprises Miss Honey the most?

• She sings a song.

• She moves a glass without touching it.

• She draws a picture.

• She reads a poem.

What can you infer about Matilda’s feelings when she shows Miss Honey her power?

• She is scared and nervous.

• She is proud and excited.

• She is bored and uninterested.

• She is angry and upset.

What does the word “astonished” mean as used in the chapter?

• Tired

• Surprised

• Angry

• Sad

Which of these best summarises the key events of Chapter 17?

• Matilda and Miss Honey have lunch and talk about school.

• Matilda visits Miss Honey’s cottage and reveals her special power.

• Miss Trunchbull punishes Matilda for being naughty.

• Matilda’s parents buy her a new book.

Put these events in the correct order: 1. Matilda moves the glass with her eyes. 2. Miss Honey invites Matilda to her cottage. 3. Matilda tells Miss Honey about her family.

• 2, 3, 1

• 3, 2, 1

• 1, 2, 3

• 2, 1, 3

Why does Miss Honey invite Matilda to her cottage?

• To give her a present.

• To talk to her in private about her abilities.

• To punish her for misbehaving.

• To teach her how to cook.

What does Matilda’s ability to move objects with her mind show about her?

• She is very strong physically.

• She is clever and has a special gift.

• She is always in trouble.

• She likes to play tricks on people.