Matilda - Chapters 8-9

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

The Wormwoods are all of the following except—

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• discourteous

• inquisitive

• disparaging

• abrasive

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.

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.

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.

What would you do if you were Ms. Honey?

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.

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

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

• 1

• 5

• 7

• 2

• 3

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

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 7

• 4