Bell WARMER 2

What is the best inference about Miss Trunchbull’s attitude toward children?
A. She enjoys watching them learn and grow.
B. She believes they should be disciplined harshly.
C. She treats them with kindness and respect.

• A

• B

• C

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the meaning of the phrase “the apple never rocks far from the tree” as used in the video?
A. Children often misbehave in school.
B. Children tend to be similar to their parents.
C. A teacher’s job is to guide students.
D. Learning comes naturally to students.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.RL.5.4

How does Miss Honey’s reaction to Miss Trunchbull’s behavior contribute to the scene?
A. It shows she is just as strict as Miss Trunchbull.
B. It reveals she is afraid to challenge Miss Trunchbull’s authority.
C. It suggests she secretly supports Miss Trunchbull’s harsh methods.
D. It proves she enjoys watching the students get punished.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

How does the director use body language and camera angles to emphasize Miss Trunchbull’s dominance over the students? Use details from the scene to support your answer.
Answer: The director uses low-angle shots to make Miss Trunchbull appear larger and more intimidating. The students, in contrast, are filmed from above, making them look small and powerless. Additionally, Miss Trunchbull’s rigid posture, stern expressions, and aggressive movements, such as forcefully pointing at students, reinforce her dominance.

• I agree

• I don't agree

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CCSS.RL.5.7

What is the main idea of this scene?

• A. The students enjoy learning at school.

• B. Miss Trunchbull is a fair but strict principal.

• C. Miss Trunchbull rules the school through fear and intimidation.

• D. Matilda teaches her classmates a new poem.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

Which detail best supports the main idea that Miss Trunchbull is abusive toward the students?

A. She tells a student, “I’m big, and you’re small, and I’m right, and you’re wrong, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”
B. She asks Miss Honey if she agrees that children are disgusting.
C. She listens to a student recite a spelling poem.
D. She watches the students carefully.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2