Matilda Chapter 2 and 3

How does Matilda's father, Mr. Wormwood, describe himself?

• Brilliant businessman

• a great car dealer

• a loving father

• a school teacher

What does Mr. Wormwood do to make the cars he sells look newer than they really are?

• cleans them really well

• paints over the rust with bright colors

• glues sawdust in the engines

• replaces the engines with new ones

Why is Matilda's family different from her?

• They are cruel and dismissive of her

• they are very intelligent

• they love to read like Matilda

• there are poor and hard-working

What does Matilda decide to do to her father after he insults her?

• Run away from home

• Tell her teacher

• Talk to her mother about it

• Play a trick on him

What trick does Matilda play on her father first?

• Puts superglue on his hat

• Hides his favorite book

• Puts sawdust in his car

• Switches the keys to his office

How does Mr. Wormwood react when his hat won't come off?

• He laughs and things it's a joke

• He blames Matilda immediately

• He panics and pulls harder

• He ignores it and continues with his day

Who helps Mr. Wormwood when he cannot remove the hat?

• Matilda

• Mrs. Wormwood

• A friend from work

• His mechanic

How does Matilda feel about the superglue trick?

• Guilty and ashamed

• Pleased with herself

• Confused about why she did it

• Sad that her father is upset

What does Mrs. Wormwood suggest when the hat won't come off?

• To go to the hospital

• To ignorie it until it loosens

• To ask Matilda for help

• To cut the hat off

Why doesn't Matilda's family appreciate her love of books?

• They think reading is pointless

• They prefer to watch TV

• They don't have time for books.

• They think Matilda is too young