Matilda Comparisons

Which Matilda character was cut from the musical adaptation?

• Lavender - Matilda's friend.

• Mrs Phelps - the librarian.

• Michael - Matilda's brother.

• Mr Wormwood - Matilda's Dad.

In the musical version, a difference in costuming was that...

• Miss Honey wore simple dresses.

• The students wore a uniform.

• Mrs. Wormwood wore lots of jewelry.

• Miss Trunchull had slicked back hair.

The musical adaptation made several changes to the sets. One big difference was that the...

• school was bright and colourful at the beginning.

• library was a moving van.

• school had scary gates.

The 1996 film version was set in...

• Australia

• England

• Spain

• America

Matilda had long, unkempt hair in the musical version. What did this tell us about her character?

• Matilda hated hair cuts.

• She was a neglected child.

• Matilda was mature.

• Matilda was a 'little bit naughty' and rebellious.

In the musical version, Miss Honey lived in a...

• School

• Castle

• Cottage

• Shed

Why was the set for Miss Honey's house was changed in the musical version?

• To make Matilda feel sorry for her.

• To show the control Miss Trunchbull had on her life.

• To reflect how resilient and positive she is even through challenges.

• To make her look disorganised.

Which character in the musical adaptation sings the song 'Naughty'?

• Miss Honey

• Matilda

• Miss Trunchbull

• Mr. Wormwood

In the musical version, Miss Honey's parents were...

• Circus performers.

• An acrobat and an escapologist.

• Zoologists

• Teachers

In the musical, Matilda and Lavendar arrive at school and are told they must learn the...?