Matilda chap. 7 and 8

arrogant

Miss Trunchbull was sure of herself and had an arrogant look on her face.

• self important

• shy

• tired

• funny

obstinate

She had an obstinate attitude, no one else could be right.

• unusual

• stubborn

• interesting

• boring

tangible

A tangible warmth shone from Miss Honey's face.

• unusual

• clearly phony

• uncertain

• clear and real

interval

In the interval, Miss Honey went to the office.

• between two times

• hallway

• daytime

• nighttime

eccentricities

In all her eccentricities, she was hard to describe.

(there are two correct answers!)

• unusualness

• oddness

• beauty

• height

browbeaten

For once, Matilda would not be browbeaten.

(there are two correct answers!)

• followed

• pushed around

• intimidated

• complimented

prodigy

Words like child genius and prodigy went through her head.

• a young person with low average qualities

• a young person with average qualities

• an older person with exceptional qualities

• a young person with exceptional qualities

formidable

The head teacher was a large and formidable woman.

• lovely

• intimidating

• compassionate

• talented

breeches

She wore green breeches that went just below her knees.

• tights

• long pants

• short pants

• leggings

brogues

On her feet she wore flat heeled, brown brogues.

• crocs

• socks

• slippers

• rough shoes made of leather