Matilda Chapter 2

How would you describe Mr. Wormwood's character traits?

• Honest and caring
• Manipulative and dishonest
• Hardworking and humble
• Generous and kind

How does Matilda's family dynamics impact her development?

• It has no impact on her
• It has a negative impact on her
• It has a positive impact on her
• It makes her indifferent

What is the turning point in the story as indicated in the text?

• Matilda's love for reading
• Matilda's discovery of her telekinetic powers
• Mr. Wormwood's car selling practices
• Matilda's first day of school

What is Mr. Wormwood's secret to selling cars?

• Replacing the engine with a newer model
• Running the car backwards to change the mileage
• Using an electric drill on the car's clock
• Mixing sawdust with the oil in the gearbox

What does Mr. Wormwood believe about honesty and wealth?

• Honesty is the key to wealth
• Dishonesty is necessary to become rich
• Wealth can only be achieved through hard work
• Wealth is unimportant

How does Matilda react to her father's behavior?

• She is indifferent
• She is inspired to do the same
• She is angry and disapproving
• She is proud of him

How does Matilda respond to her father's dishonesty?

• She is inspired to do the same
• She is angry and disapproving
• She is indifferent
• She is proud of him

How does Matilda's behavior and values compare to those of her family members?

• She is similar to her family members
• She is indifferent to her family members
• She is different from her family members
• She is manipulative like her family members

What is Mr. Wormwood's unethical practice in selling cars?

• Using an electric drill on the car's clock
• Running the car backwards to change the mileage
• Mixing sawdust with the oil in the gearbox
• Replacing the engine with a newer model

What is an example of manipulation and dishonesty in the text?

• Matilda's love for reading
• Mr. Wormwood's car selling practices
• Matilda's honesty
• Mrs. Wormwood's cooking skills