Matilda Quiz for Grade 5 Students

What is unusual about Matilda compared to the rest of her family?

• She loves to watch TV all day.

• She is very smart and loves to read.

• She prefers playing sports.

• She wants to be a movie star.

What does Matilda’s dad, Mr. Wormwood, do that is illegal?

• He cheats customers by selling broken cars.

• He steals money from the bank.

• He hides books from Matilda.

• He lies to the police.

Why does Matilda’s mother, Mrs. Wormwood, think Matilda is strange?

• She doesn’t like to eat junk food.

• She spends all her time reading and thinking.

• She refuses to go to school.

• She wants to work with her dad.

What does Miss Honey notice about Matilda during their first lessons?

• She struggles with reading.

• She knows advanced math and vocabulary for her age.

• She is very shy and doesn’t talk much.

• She refuses to listen in class.

What does Matilda use her powers to do in the classroom?

• Help her friends with their homework.

• Make a glass of water tip over.

• Write answers on the chalkboard.

• Throw books at Miss Trunchbull.

Why is Miss Honey afraid of Miss Trunchbull?

• Miss Trunchbull used to treat her terribly when she was a child.

• Miss Trunchbull is the owner of her house.

• Miss Trunchbull is stronger than her.

• All of the above.

What does Matilda do when her father tears up her library book?

• She cries and runs away.

• She decides to play a prank on him.

• She tells Miss Honey.

• She hides her books in her room.

What does Miss Trunchbull accuse Matilda of doing during one of her lessons?

• Cheating on a test.

• Playing a prank on her.

• Talking in class.

• Stealing from her office.

What does Matilda use to scare Miss Trunchbull?

• Her books.

• Her voice.

• Her telekinetic powers.

• A note from Miss Honey.

What does Miss Honey reveal about her house?

• It was stolen from her by Miss Trunchbull.

• She has lived there happily all her life.

• It is a secret hiding place for students.

• It is haunted.