Matilda's Powers and Relationships

In this chapter, Matilda decides to confide in Miss Honey about her extraordinary ability to move objects with her mind. After a brief introduction and vocabulary review, Matilda stays behind in the classroom to talk to Miss Honey. She explains the incident with the glass of water and demonstrates her powers, leaving Miss Honey in awe. Miss Honey invites Matilda to her cottage for tea, promising to keep her secret. The chapter concludes with a reflection on Matilda's powers and the potential for future discussions.

What is the meaning of the word 'seraphic' as introduced in the video?

• Related to animals

• Related to plants

• Related to angels

• Related to demons

What does the word 'cottage' refer to?

• A type of clothing

• A large mansion

• A small house

• A type of food

Why did Matilda stay behind after class?

• She forgot her homework

• She was waiting for her parents

• She needed to talk to Miss Honey

• She wanted to clean the classroom

Who does Matilda decide to confide in about the glass incident?

• Her father

• The headmistress

• Miss Honey

• Her mother

What was Matilda accused of by Miss Trunchbull?

• Stealing a book

• Putting a creature in her jug

• Breaking a window

• Skipping class

How does Matilda claim she tipped the glass over?

• By shaking the table

• By using her eyes

• By blowing on it

• By using her hands

What was Miss Honey's initial reaction to Matilda's claim?

• She ignored her

• She immediately believed her

• She was skeptical

• She laughed at her

What does Miss Honey ask Matilda to do to prove her claim?

• Tell the headmistress

• Draw a picture

• Demonstrate her power again

• Write an essay

How does Matilda feel after successfully tipping the glass over again?

• Angry

• Calm

• Excited

• Scared

What does Miss Honey invite Matilda to do after witnessing the miracle?

• Perform another miracle

• Join her for tea at her cottage

• Tell her parents

• Go to the headmistress