G5 - Matilda - Readathon Quiz

At what age did Matilda begin reading books on her own?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Why does Matilda go to the public library?

• Her parents never buy her books

• She wants to meet new people

• She is looking for a quiet place

• Her teacher sends her ther

What kinds of books does Matilda choose to read?

• Comics and fairy tales

• Modern fantasy novels

• Classic adult literature

• Picture books

What dishonest method does Mr Wormwood use to sell cars?

• Changes the paint

• Alters mileage and uses sawdust

• Replaces engines

• Uses fake documents

How does Mr Wormwood treat Matilda’s cleverness?

• He mocks and belittles it

• He is proud of her

• He ignores it

• He encourages her secretly

What prank does Matilda play on her father?

• She hides his shoes

• She glues his hat to his head

• She puts dye in his shampoo

• She fills his car with balloons

What explanation does Mrs Wormwood give for the glued hat?

• Matilda’s trick

• Hat defect

• Hair gel reaction

• Static from the chair

What item does Matilda use to create the ghostly voice?

• A speaker

• A parrot hidden in the chimney

• A walkie-talkie

• A tape recorder

What does the parrot say?

• "Leave me alone!"

• "Rattle my bones!"

• "Polly wants a cracker!"

• "Matilda rules!"

What skill does Matilda demonstrate during arithmetic lessons?

• Writing poetry

• Drawing maps

• Mentally solving large math problems

• Building models