Matilda- Quiz Time, Test Questions – Flashcards
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When the Wormwood family was afraid of a ghost, what were they actually afraid of?
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Parrot
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What was one of the tricks Matilda played on her father, and why did she play tricks on him?
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1) She put glue in his hat. 2) To teach him a lesson.
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What kind of man was Matilda's father?
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Greedy
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Why was Mrs. Phelps important to Matilda?
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She helped her find books at the library.
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How did Matilda get books?
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Library
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When did Matilda start to read?
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3 years old
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Who was Mrs. Phelps?
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A librarian.
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What was in the chimney?
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Parrot
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Why was Mr. Wormwood trying to teach his son arithmetic?
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His son was going into the business one day.
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What is a limerick and why did Matilda make up one?
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1) A 5 line poem with AABBA rhyme. 2) She liked the teacher.
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Who is Miss Trunchbull, and why are the children afraid of her?
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1) She is the headmaster. 2) She is mean to the children.
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What does Miss Honey talk to Miss Trunchbull about Matilda?
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She asked if she could be moved up to the 6th grade class because she is very smart.
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What are some things that Matilda knows that her classmates did not?
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Arithmetic, Reading, Limerick
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What happened to Mr. Wormwood's hair?
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It turned blonde.
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Describe Matilda's first day at school.
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It was good. She knew more than most children and impressed her teacher.
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Why did Miss Honey make a visit to Matilda's house?
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To talk about Matilda (how smart their daughter was).
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What was Mr. Wormwood doing when Miss Honey came to visit?
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Watching TV.
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Who is Hortensia, and why is she important to the story?
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1) A girl at school. 2) She tells them about her tricks.
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Who is Lavender, and why is she important?
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1) She is friends with Matilda. 2) She put a newt in Miss Trunchbull's water.
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What event did Miss Trunchbull compete in the Olympics, and how did this skill affect the schoolchildren?
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1) Throwing the hammer. 2) She was strong and could throw the children around too.
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What happened to Amanda Thripp?
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She was thrown by her pigtails.
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Did Bruce Bogtrotter win or lose his battle with Miss Trunchbull? Why?
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1) He won. 2) He ate the entire cake.
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What kind of animal did Lavender catch?
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A newt.
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What did she do with the animal?
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She put it in Miss Trunchbull's water.
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Amanda Tripp had these?
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Pigtails
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What special rhyme did Miss Honey use to teach her students spelling?
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A spelling song: MrsD, MrsI, MrsFFI, MrsC, MrsU, MrsLTY
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How did Miss Trunchbull lift Rupert into the air, and why did she do it?
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1) She grabbed his blonde hair. 2) He couldn't multiply.
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How did Miss Trunchbull lift Eric into the air , and why did she do it?
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1) By his ears. 2) He misspelled WHAT.
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Which do you think Matilda thinks is more important: telling the truth or protecting herself? Why?
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1) Protecting herself. 2) She didn't do aything wrong.
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How does the glass of water topple over?
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She uses her telekenesis powers.
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What does Miss Honey think about Matilda's special gift?
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She's impressed, but afraid she will become sick or weak. She needs to use her power "carefully".
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Describe Miss Honey's cottage:
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Tiny brick cottage that looked like a doll house.
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How does the author show Miss Honey is poor?
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She doesn't have a tub, so she has to bathe at the kitchen stove.
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What do Matilda and Miss Honey talk about while they have tea?
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They talked about her power.
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Miss Honey says Matilda has a?
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Gift
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What secret did Miss Honey have about Miss Trunchbull?
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Miss Trunchbull is her aunt.
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What events led up to Miss Trunchbull playing an important role in Miss Honey's childhood?
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Miss Honey's mother and father die.
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How did Miss Honey get away from Miss Trunchbull?
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She rented a cottage.
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How does Miss Honey get enough food to eat?
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The school lunches.
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What did Matilda practice in her room?
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Her powers.
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What happened to the chalkboard that frightened Miss Trunchbull?
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It dropped on the floor.
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What happened to Miss Honey as a result of Matilda's power?
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She got her house back, and the money from her father.
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Why did the Wormwood's leave town so suddenly?
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So Mr. Wormwood would not have to go to jail.
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What happened to Matilda when her father left town?
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She got to stay with Miss Honey.
