Exploring the Matilda Movie Trailer

What is Matilda's extraordinary talent?

• Drawing

• Multiplying large sums in her head

• Dancing

• Singing

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What is the main challenge Matilda faces in the adult world?

• Unfair rules imposed by grown-ups

• Lack of friends

• Fear of the dark

• Difficulty in learning

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What does Matilda discover deep inside herself?

• A love for music

• A fear of heights

• A hidden talent for painting

• A secret weapon against evil

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What should you believe in according to the story?

• Your family

• The power you have inside of you

• Your teachers

• Your friends

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Who is the author of the story?

• Lewis Carroll

• Dr. Seuss

• Roald Dahl

• J.K. Rowling

What is the main message of the story?

• Never trust strangers

• Every child has the right to stand tall no matter how small

• Always listen to adults

• Education is the key to success

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Who directed the movie adaptation of the story?

• Tim Burton

• Christopher Nolan

• Danny DeVito

• Steven Spielberg

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