Matilda Ch.7: Miss Honey (Locating Info and Inferring)

Who was the head teacher of Matilda's school?

• Miss Honey

• Miss Trunchbull

• Miss Phelps

• Mrs. Pickwick

How was Miss Honey's appearance different from Miss Trunchbull's?

• Miss Honey was tall and fierce, while Miss Trunchbull was short and gentle.

• Miss Honey wore bright clothes, while Miss Trunchbull wore dark colors.

• Miss Honey was slim and fragile, while Miss Trunchbull was gigantic and tyrannical.

• Miss Honey was never smiling, while Miss Trunchbull always smiled.

What advice did Miss Honey give her students about Miss Trunchbull?

• to be friendly with her

• to report her to the authorities

• to avoid her completely

• to obey her and not argue

1. How did Matilda demonstrate her intelligence in class?

• by repeating the two-times table

• by teaching Miss Honey

• by answering difficult multiplication problems

• by writing a poem

1. How did Miss Honey feel about Matilda's ability to multiply?

• She was unimpressed.

• She was amazed.

• She was frustrated.

• She was indifferent.

How did Matilda explain her ability to multiply numbers?

•  She learned from her father.

• She taught herself.

• She had a natural talent.

• She used a calculator.

What kind of poetry did Miss Honey ask Matilda to read?

• sonnet

• haiku

• limerick

• acrostic

What did Matilda think about children’s books?

• They should all be serious.

• They are all boring.

• They should have funny bits.

• They are too difficult.

Infer the significance of the name "Crunchem Hall Primary School".

• It suggests a cheerful environment.

• It show a strict and harsh atmosphere.

• It refers to the school's historic roots.

• It suggests the prestigious status of the school.

Infer what Matilda’s self-taught ability suggested about her life at home.

• She was encouraged by her parents.

• She had access to tutors.

• Her parents struggled in their learning.

• She was largely independent and resourceful.