Matilda Chapter 1

Which statement best describes Matilda's parents?

• They love to read.

• They are very proud of Matilda.

• They like watching T.V.

• They have a home library with hundreds of books.

Matilda is an unusual little girl because:

• She can hold her breath for two minutes.

• She taught herself how to read.

• She loves to watch T.V.

• She wants to be a car

  salesperson like her dad.

In Chapter 4, Matilda plans a counter-attack against her father. What is a counter-attack?

• An attack on someone who has attacked you.

• To hide after being attacked.

• To clean the kitchen counter with a lot of strength.

• To confuse an attacker by being kind.

Chapter 4 is titled "The Ghost". Who or what is the ghost in this chapter?

• A mannequin

• A "Sounds of Halloween" CD.

• A parrot.

• A dog.

Why does Matilda start her schooling later than other children?

• Matilda's parents do not believe in school.

• Matilda does not want to go to school.

• Matilda is too stick to start school on time.

• Matilda's parents forget to sign her up.

Which is true of Matilda?

• She is very smart.

• She has loving parents.

• She lives with her aunt.

• Sje struggles with math.

What trick does Matilda play on her father?

• She puts pepper in his mouthwash.

• She puts hair dye in his hair tonic.

• She puts glue on his chair.

• She puts ants in his pants.

What does Mr. Wormwood call one of his best-kept secrets?

• sawdust

• books

• money

• sugar

How did Matilda talk Fred into lending her his parrot?

• She stole it.

• She tricked him.

• She paid him a week's allowance.

• Fred didn't let her borrow his parrot.

Why did Mr. Wormwood tear up Matilda's library book?

• He was in a bad mood.

• He didn't want her to read that book.

• He wanted her to go outside and play.

• He wanted her to play a video game.