Matilda Chapter 5

What does Matilda’s father ask her brother to solve at the dinner table?

• A word search

• A crossword puzzle

• A math problem

• A riddle

What does Matilda’s father call her when she solves the problem?

• A little cheat

• A smarty-pants

• A liar

• A genius

What is Matilda’s amazing ability in this chapter?

• Reading quickly

• Writing stories

• Doing math in her head

• Drawing pictures

What is Matilda’s father’s job?

• A lawyer

• A doctor

• A car dealer

• A teacher

How does Matilda feel when her father doesn’t believe her?

• angry

• confused

• excited

• sad

What is the family about to do while Matilda solves the math problem?

• have dinner

• read

• do a puzzle

• watch tv

What does Matilda’s father think about her solving the math problem?

• He says she cheated.

• He encourages her to learn more.

• He ignores her completely.

• He is proud

Why does Matilda’s father get angry in this chapter?

• Matilda didn’t finish her food.

• Matilda broke something

• Matilda corrected him.

• Matilda spilled her drink

What does Matilda’s brother try to do during dinner?

• Helps Matilda

• solve the math problem

• watches TV

• Laughs at Matilda

What does this chapter show about Matilda’s father?

• He is kind and supportive.

• He encourages Matilda to study.

• He loves math.

• He doesn’t believe in Matilda’s abilities.