Bruce Bogtrotter and Ms. Trunchbull

In Chapter 11 of Matilda, the students learn about Ms. Trunchbull's harsh treatment of children. Matilda and Lavender discuss the headmistress's outrageous behavior. During a school assembly, Bruce Bogtrotter is accused of stealing a slice of Ms. Trunchbull's private chocolate cake. As punishment, he is challenged to eat an entire cake in front of the school. Despite the daunting task, Bruce triumphs, much to the delight of his classmates, while Ms. Trunchbull is left furious. The chapter concludes with instructions for students to reflect on their favorite part of the story.

What did Ms. Trunchbull do to Amanda in Chapter 10?

• Gave her a prize

• Threw her over the fence

• Made her class monitor

• Ignored her

Why does Matilda think parents won't believe the children's stories about Ms. Trunchbull?

• Parents trust Ms. Trunchbull

• Ms. Trunchbull is very kind

• The stories are too unbelievable

• Children never tell their parents

What does Ms. Trunchbull accuse Bruce Bogtrotter of doing?

• Cheating on a test

• Stealing her chocolate cake

• Skipping school

• Breaking a window

How does Ms. Trunchbull punish Bruce for allegedly stealing the cake?

• Gives him detention

• Makes him clean the school

• Forces him to eat a giant cake

• Suspends him

What is the reaction of Bruce's classmates as he eats the cake?

• They laugh at him

• They cheer him on

• They ignore him

• They leave the hall

What happens after Bruce finishes the entire cake?

• He runs away

• He gets sick

• Ms. Trunchbull congratulates him

• The students cheer for him

What are students instructed to do after watching the video?

• Write their favorite part on Seesaw

• Write a summary of Chapter 11

• Prepare for a test

• Discuss the chapter with parents