Matilda's Family and Business Dynamics

Matilda, a clever young girl, struggles with her unkind family. She copes by devising clever punishments for her parents. Her father, Mr. Wormwood, is involved in shady car sales, boasting about his profits. Matilda surprises her family with her arithmetic skills, leading to conflict as her father accuses her of cheating. The family dynamics are tense, with Matilda's intelligence often causing friction.

What did Matilda long for in her family?

• To be left alone

• To have a pet

• For her parents to be good and loving

• To move to a new house

How did Matilda make her life more bearable?

• By punishing her parents

• By playing with friends

• By watching TV

• By reading books

What was Matilda forced to do during her meals?

• Eat with her friends

• Eat in front of the TV

• Eat in the dining room

• Cook her own meals

What was the result of Matilda's punishments?

• Her parents ignored her

• Her parents were temporarily nicer

• Her parents became more loving

• Her parents punished her back

How did Mr. Wormwood appear when he returned home?

• Tired and grumpy

• Angry and frustrated

• Happy and boastful

• Sad and quiet

What was Mr. Wormwood's business strategy?

• Customer loyalty programs

• Discount offers

• Shady tricks

• Honest sales

What task did Mr. Wormwood give to his son?

• To clean the cars

• To do his homework

• To calculate profits

• To wash the dishes

How did Matilda calculate the total profit?

• By using a calculator

• By guessing

• In her head

• By asking her brother

What was Mr. Wormwood's reaction to Matilda's calculation?

• He praised her

• He asked her to explain

• He accused her of cheating

• He ignored her

What did Mrs. Wormwood bring for dinner?

• Salad

• Pizza

• Fish and chips

• Pasta