Matilda - Chapters 5-6

Read the following line from the story:

"Matilda longed for her parents to be good and loving and understanding and honourable and intelligent."

What is the meaning of "longed" in this context?

• lengthen

• desired

• improve

• exaggerate

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Why did Mr. Wormwood's face turn "dark red" in the chapter, "Arithmetic"?

• He was getting very hot from wearing his obnoxious suit.

• Matilda executed one of her tricks on him.

• Matilda stated the exact profit he made that day.

• Michael was not keeping up with the numbers he provided.

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Why did Mr. Wormwood make lots of noise when he entered the room during breakfast?

• He dyed his hair blond by accident.

• He was very angry with Matilda.

• He is always angry until he eats his breakfast.

• It is a habit.

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What was the cause of Matilda dyeing Mr. Wormwood's hair?

• Mr. Wormwood accused Matilda of cheating.

• Ms. Wormwood didn't make dinner because she went to play bingo.

• Matilda did not pay attention to the TV.

• Mr. Wormwood was going to be dishonest at the car dealership.

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What does the way Mr. Wormwood walks into a room every time say about him?

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conceited: excessively proud of oneself; vain

Which line best shows that Mr. Wormwood is very conceited?

• "To which the father had snapped, 'If you can't talk sense then shut up.'"

• "'Car number three cost one hundred and eleven pounds and sold for nine hundred and ninety-nine pounds and fifty pence.'"

• "'Good strong hair,' he was fond of saying, 'means there's a good strong brain underneath.'"

• The father was just moving round to sit at the head of the table when the mother came sweeping out from the kitchen

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How does Mr. Wormwood change from the beginning to the end in these chapters?

• He learns that he can ruin cars on purpose before he sells them to customers.

• He goes from being very confident to utterly flustered.

• He goes from feeling very angry to immensely carefree.

• He discovers how to take care of his hair with specific products.

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If you could tell Matilda anything, what would you tell her?

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Read the following sentences from the chapter:

“'He does do some pretty silly things now and again, doesn't he mummy?' Matilda said.”

These sentences helps the reader understand that—

• Matilda is cool as a cucumber in difficult situations.

• Matilda enjoys the shows her father puts on for everyone.

• Matilda likes to show off her successes and cleverness.

• Matilda enjoys living with her father.

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