Matilda - Chapters 8-9

If you could say something to Ms. Honey, what would you tell her?

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The Wormwoods are all of the following except—

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• discourteous

• inquisitive

• disparaging

• abrasive

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Why is it odd that Ms. Trunchbul admires the Wormwoods so much?

• She has not even met Matilda.

• She has never met the Wormwoods.

• Mr. Wormwood sold her a bad car.

• Their personalities are very different.

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What is the main idea of these chapters?

• Ms. Honey has just met Matilda, and she is astounded by her academic abilities.

• Ms. Trunchbul will not listen to Ms. Honey, and she does not believe that Matilda can be trusted.

• Ms. Trunchbul and the Wormwoods have a lot in common, especially their disdain for Matilda.

• Ms. Honey attempts to provide support for Matilda, but those in charge block her efforts.

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In Ms. Trunchbul's mind, why does Ms. Honey want to place Matilda in another class?

• Ms. Trunchbul believes Mr. Wormwood who said Matilda is not to be trusted.

• Ms. Honey wants to get rid of a troublesome student.

• Ms. Honey does not know Matilda well enough yet.

• It is a favor she would be doing for Mr. Wormwood.

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What would you do if you were Ms. Honey?

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How does Ms. Trunchbul's refusal to move Matilda to another class advance the plot?

• Ms. Honey sends Matilda to the advanced class without Ms. Trunchbul's knowledge.

• Ms. Trunchbul tells Ms. Honey that Matilda's knowledge of math doesn't make her a genius.

• Ms. Honey provides Matilda with more advanced books in secret.

• Ms. Honey speaks to Mr. Wormwood in a way he is not used to.

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Look at the image. Which of the following should go in space 6?

• feels pride for Matilda

• feels disdain for Matilda

• works at Matilda's school

• characters in the book Matilda

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"Works at Matilda's school." This line should go in which space?

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• 5

• 7

• 2

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"Characters in the book Matilda." This line should go in which space?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 7

• 4

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