Matilda - Chapters 14-15

What upset Matilda the most about being accused of placing the newt in the water jug?

• She had been caught for the first time in one of her tricks.

• She wouldn't have been as upset if she had done it.

• Ms. Honey was going to be in trouble too.

• Ms. Trunchbul's screaming was too loud.

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Look at the sequencing diagram. Which of the following best completes the diagram?

• A newt falls onto Ms. Trunchbul's shirt.

• Ms. Honey lets the children go to the playground early.

• Matilda denies placing the newt in the water jug.

• The class stands up for Matilda.

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If you just discovered you could move objects with your mind, what would you do?

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Read the following sentences from the selection:

“Miss Honey's mouth dropped open and her eyes stretched so wide you could see the whites all round."

Why does Ms. Honey feel this way?

• She just witnessed Matilda's newfound power.

• She is alarmed by Ms. Trunchbul's cruelty towards Matilda.

• She feels exhausted from lack of sleep.

• Ms. Honey told Ms. Trunchbul that she knocked the water over herself.

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Why is Matilda's experience with the glass of water important to the plot?

• The experience details how she feels about Ms. Trunchbul.

• The experience reveals a new trait about Matilda.

• The experience shows where Matilda obtained her power.

• The experience explains why Ms. Trunchbul will expel Matilda.

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Why doesn't Matilda rush out to play in the playground with the other kids?

• The class did not stand up to her against Ms. Trunchbul.

• Ms. Honey asked to see Matilda.

• Matilda does not feel like playing in the playground.

• She wants to talk to someone understanding about a concern.

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If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

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How does Ms. Honey react to Matilda's newfound power?

• discouraged

• spirited

• dumbfounded

• oblivious

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Why does Matilda tell Ms. Honey about her new experience?

• Ms. Honey does not think Matilda knocked over the glass.

• Ms. Honey can prevent Ms. Trunchbul from expelling her.

• Ms. Honey already knows about it.

• Ms. Honey is the only adult she trusts.

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