Exploring the Early Chapters of Roald Dahl's Matilda

What is Matilda's primary source of escape and strength in the early chapters of the book?

• Reading books

• Watching television

• Playing with friends

• Drawing and painting

How are Matilda's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood, described in the passage?

• Supportive and loving

• Self-absorbed and materialistic

• Strict and disciplined

• Kind and understanding

Who becomes Matilda's ally and mentor at school?

• Miss Trunchbull

• Miss Honey

• Mr. Wormwood

• Mrs. Wormwood

What trait of Matilda is highlighted by her ability to read fluently by the age of three?

• Her physical strength

• Her intellectual curiosity

• Her artistic talent

• Her athletic ability

What role does Miss Trunchbull play in Matilda's school life?

• A supportive teacher

• A kind mentor

• A formidable adversary

• A friendly classmate