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Matilda - Chapters 7-

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 2hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Read the following line from the story:


"If you get on the wrong side of Ms. Trunchbull she can liquidise you like a carrot in a kitchen blender."


The line above contains an example of a—

a)

simile.

b)

theme.

c)

metaphor.

d)

alliteration.

e)

onomatopeia.

2.

Look at the diagram. Where should the following line from the story go?:


There was an aura of menace about her even at a distance, and when she came up close you could almost feel the dangerous heat radiating from her as from a red-hot rod of metal.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

center

d)

none of these

3.

Look at the diagram. Where should the following line from the story go?:


Some curious warmth that was almost tangible shone out of [her] face when she spoke to a confused and homesick newcomer

a)

1

b)

2

c)

center

d)

none of these

4.

Do you know any limericks? Any you would like to share here? Or, want to make one up?

4 lines
5.

What is Ms. Honey's reaction to meeting Matilda?

a)

She is enraged.

b)

She lacks curiosity.

c)

She is mesmerized.

d)

She is suspicious.

6.

What occurs as a result of Ms. Honey's fascination with Matilda?

a)

She recommends books for Matilda.

b)

She forgets about the rest of the class.

c)

She realizes she has to change her lessons.

d)

The class bell rings announcing the end of class.

7.

How does Matilda explain to Ms. Honey how she multiplies?

a)

She does not say anything.

b)

She tries but is unable to explain how she does it.

c)

She says the steps she takes in order to get the answer.

d)

She says that children need humor in their life.

8.

How can the reader tell that Matilda thinks positively of Ms. Honey?

a)

There is a complimentary limerick about Ms. Honey.

b)

Matilda respectfully answers all of Ms. Honey's questions.

c)

Ms. Honey warned the class about Ms. Trunchbull.

d)

Ms. Trunchbull shows interest in Matilda's abilities.

9.

What would you do if you were Ms. Honey?

4 lines