Matilda Chapters 1-10 Review

​Matilda Chapters 1-10 Review

By Loni Panos-Stein

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes Matilda's parents?

• They love to read.

• They are very proud of Matilda.

• They like watching T.V.

• They have a home library with hundreds of books.

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Matilda is an unusual little girl because:

• She can hold her breath for two minutes.

• She taught herself how to read.

• She loves to watch T.V.

• She wants to be a car

  salesperson like her dad.

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In Chapter 4, Matilda plans a counter-attack against her father. What is a counter-attack?

• An attack on someone who has attacked you.

• To hide after being attacked.

• To clean the kitchen counter with a lot of strength.

• To confuse an attacker by being kind.

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Chapter 4 is titled "The Ghost". Who or what is the ghost in this chapter?

• A mannequin

• A "Sounds of Halloween" CD.

• A parrot.

• A dog.

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Why does Matilda start her schooling later than other children?

• Matilda's parents do not believe in school.

• Matilda does not want to go to school.

• Matilda is too stick to start school on time.

• Matilda's parents forget to sign her up.

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Which is true of Matilda?

• She is very smart.

• She has loving parents.

• She lives with her aunt.

• Sje struggles with math.

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What trick does Matilda play on her father?

• She puts pepper in his mouthwash.

• She puts hair dye in his hair tonic.

• She puts glue on his chair.

• She puts ants in his pants.

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What does Mr. Wormwood call one of his best-kept secrets?

• sawdust

• books

• money

• sugar

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How did Matilda talk Fred into lending her his parrot?

• She stole it.

• She tricked him.

• She paid him a week's allowance.

• Fred didn't let her borrow his parrot.

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What did Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood assume had happened to his hair?

• That is was falling out do to old age.

• That Mr. Wormwood had picked up the wrong bottle in the bathroom.

• That Michael, their son, tricked him.

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What made Matilda able to deal with her cruel family?

• Running away

• Hiding in her room

• Her ability to play tricks on them.

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What did Matilda do that amazed Miss. Honey?

• Her reading ability.

• Her acting ability.

• She could recite her multiplication tables and could multiply large numbers in her head.

• Her Youtube channel.

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What was the name of the school?

• Crunchem Hall Primary School

• McAuliffe

• Nixon

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What job does Matilda's father have?

• car dealer

• salesman

• lawyer

• doctor

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What does Matilda's dad do to the mileage on the cars?

• He tries to sell the car for a normal price.

• He turns them forward, putting more miles on them, so he can make less money.

• He turns them back, taking off miles, so he can make more money.

• He sells them as they are.

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Where does Matilda's family eat their dinners?

• in their bedrooms

• in the kitchen

• at the dinner table

• in front of the telly

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How does Matilda's love for reading and learning impact the story?

• It causes her to become isolated and lonely.

• It helps her to develop her intelligence and use it to overcome challenges.

• It has no impact on the story at all.

• It makes her lazy and uninterested in the world around her.

Multiple Choice

What do you think Matilda's actions and choices reveal about her character?

• She is intelligent, independent, and determined.

• She is dishonest, selfish, and not smart.

• She is lazy, dependent on others, and not ambitious.

• She lacks determination and lacks independence.

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What BEST describes the way Ms. Phelps feels about Matilda?

• nosey

• bored

• curious

• angry

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Which word does NOT describe Matilda's father?

• greedy

• dishonest

• rude

• intelligent

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What did Matilda's mother do all day long?

• play bingo

• exercise

• dye her hair

• shop

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What was Matilda's first punishment for her father?

• She changed all the locks on the doors.

• She added mileage to the cars.

• She hid the parrot, so he thought there was a ghost in the house.

• She put superglue in her father's hat.

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stunned

• shocked

• brag

• fearful; intimidating

• subdued; humbled

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elated

• made furious; enraged

• very happy and proud

• energetic; forceful

• annoyed

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consent

• permission

• victory

• stiff

• terrified

Multiple Choice

Mr. Wormwood loves his hair.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

_____________ will take over Mr. Wormwood's car dealership. 

• Michael 
• Matilda
• Fred
• Chopper 

Multiple Choice

What color did Mr. Wormwood's hair become?

• gray

• purple

• green

• platinum blonde

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What is Miss Honey's first name?

• Bee

• Sweet

• Jennifer (Jenny)

• Bell

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What is the name of the frightening headmistress at the school?

• Mr. Fowler

• Miss Trunchbull

• Mrs. Murray

• Ms. Hunt

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What does Miss Trunchbull typically wear?

• a brown cotton smock, a wide leather belt, breeches, and green stockings

• a dress

• a fancy suit

• a fancy sweater

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1. Who gave Matilda a book on geometry?

• Ms. Trunchbull

• Mr. Wormwood

• Ms. Honey

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What is The Chokey?

• The chokey was Miss Trunchbull's pet dog.

• The chokey was a boy in Matilda's class.

• The Chokey was a small closet with broken glass on the walls that Miss Trunchbull used to punish students.

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Who is Hortensia?

• Matilda's best friend at school.

• An older school girl who talks about the Trunchbull.

• A girl that the Trunchbull throws by her hair.

• Matilda's teacher

Multiple Choice

Why couldn't you lean against the walls or door of the Chokey?

• It was too hot.

• It had spikes and broken glass.

• It would alert the Trunchbull.

• It's a big box.

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Who is Matilda's first friend at school?

• Lavender

• Her brother

• Bruce

• She didn't have any friends.

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What does Matilda think of her father and how he sells his cars?

• She thinks he is the best dad ever.

• She thinks he is a crook.

• She thinks he is annoying.

• She think he is funny.

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What is the name of the librarian?

• Mrs. Phelps

• Alexis

• Casey

• Brayson

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What is Matilda's brothers name?

• Michael

• Joel

• Jencarlos

• Quayshaun