Mr. Wormwood's Hair and Family Dynamics

Mr. Wormwood's Hair and Family Dynamics

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

Tristan from World English School introduces the sixth chapter of Matilda, 'The Platinum Blonde Man.' Matilda plans to punish her father by replacing his hair tonic with her mother's hair dye. The next morning, Mr. Wormwood's hair turns a dirty silver, causing chaos at breakfast. The family reacts to the mishap, and Matilda's cleverness is highlighted. Tristan concludes the video with reflections and a preview of the next chapter.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the setting introduced at the beginning of the video?

A bustling city street

A quiet library

A busy school classroom

A scenic area near a river

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Matilda decide her father deserves after his latest behavior?

A vacation

A reward

A new car

A severe punishment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often does Mrs. Wormwood refresh her hair dye?

Twice a year

Every day

Every month

Every week

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Mr. Wormwood believe about his hair?

It needs to be cut short

It is similar to Shakespeare's

It is weak and thin

It is a sign of a strong brain

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Matilda do with her father's hair tonic?

She replaces it with water

She mixes it with her mother's hair dye

She hides it in her room

She throws it away

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Mr. Wormwood enter the breakfast room?

Calmly and peacefully

Sneakily and silently

With a lot of noise and clatter

Quietly and unnoticed

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the family's reaction to Mr. Wormwood's new hair color?

They are shocked and scream

They compliment him

They laugh and joke

They ignore it

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Matilda suggest her father do to fix his hair?

Use more hair tonic

Wear a hat

Wash it with soap and water

Shave it all off

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator compare the tree to at the end of the video?

A flowing river

A circus tent

Mr. Wormwood's hair

A golden crown