Chapter 3: The Hat and the Superglue

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Who gets the hat off Matilda's dad?

Back

The Mom.

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What prank did Matilda play in this chapter?

Back

She put glue in her father's hat.

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How does Mrs. Wormwood feel about Mr. Wormwood in this chapter?

Back

She is frustrated with him.

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What does the narrator mean by, 'It was surely too much to hope that it had taught her father a permanent lesson?'

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The narrator doubts her father has learned a lasting lesson.

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What does Matilda say to her mother to make Mrs. Wormwood go 'pink'?

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She tells her mom that she saw her picking her nose.

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What is a prank?

Back

A playful trick or joke.

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What does it mean to be frustrated?

Back

Feeling upset or annoyed because of inability to change or achieve something.

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What is the role of a narrator in a story?

Back

The narrator tells the story and provides insight into the characters and events.

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What does it mean to learn a lesson?

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To gain knowledge or understanding from an experience.

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What is the significance of a hat in a story?

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A hat can symbolize identity, status, or a character's personality.