WorksheetsMatilda
Total questions: 82
Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins
Why did Matilda hide the parrot?
so her parents would not know she had it
she stole it from her neighbor
to make her parents think there was a ghost in the house
because her parents hated birds
What does Matilda's father do for a living?
banker
car salesman
jeweler
owns a garbage company
Which is a prank that Matilda pulled on her parents?
hid her mother's jewelry
turned their hair purple
made them look through binoculars with rings around their eyes
glued her father's hat to his head
Who was Mrs. Phelps?
the librarian
Matilda's neighbor
Matilda's teacher
Mr. Wormwood's secretary
Why was Mrs. Phelps important to Matilda?
she protected Matilda from her parents
she talked to her parents about how special Matilda was
she introduced Matilda to great books
she helped Matilda with her pranks
Why did Mrs. Trunchbull want to punish Matilda?
because she does not like smart children
because Matilda's father cheated her on a car
because she thinks Matilda is naughty
because she thinks Matilda cheats on her schoolwork
What prank does Lavender pull on Miss Trunchbull?
she poured water on her
she wrote something funny on the chalkboard
she pulled her chair out from under her
she put a newt in her water jug
apprehension
heavenly; otherworldly
annoyed
suspicion or fear of future trouble
fearful; intimidating
stunned
shocked
brag
fearful; intimidating
subdued; humbled
perseverance
determination
permission
rude; disrespectful
outrageously wicked and evil
resented
rude; disrespectful
suspicion or fear of future trouble
to feel injured or bitter
annoyed
crafty
cunning; deceitful; sly
very happy and proud
annoyed
red
diabolical
captivated
brag
suspicion or fear of future trouble
outrageously wicked and evil
boast
rude; disrespectful
brag
annoyed
permission
peeved
annoyed
red
permission
shocked
chaos
pandemonium; confusion
to stare at with open mouth in wonder
red
victory
formidable
heavenly; otherworldly
outrageously wicked and evil
pandemonium; confusion
fearful; intimidating
spellbound
captivated
cunning; deceitful; sly
shocked
to feel injured or bitter
crimson
red
stiff
captivated
brag
impertinent
strange
captivated
to roar or bawl
rude; disrespectful
elated
made furious; enraged
very happy and proud
energetic; forceful
annoyed
ethereal
determination
to be the loser at something
heavenly; otherworldy
pandemonium; confusion
enthralled
cunning; deceitful; shy
captivated
determination
annoyed
chastened
red
subdued; humbled
determination
very happy and proud
consent
permission
victory
stiff
terrified
Who has to stand in the corner on one leg?
Nigel
Lavender
Matilda
Rupert
Who was held by the ears?
Rupert
Eric
Nigel
Lavender
What word did Miss Honey teach the class to spell by using a song?
Impossible
Difficulty
Encyclopedia
Arithmetic
The Trunchbull says the perfect school would have no
teachers
students
books
papers
Matilda sits where in class?
First row
Second row
Third row
Fourth row
All the students at Crunchem Hall were called to an assembly, why?
Because Student of the Month was going to be announced for each grade level.
Because it was a motivational testing assembly. Their big test was coming up!
Because there was a special guest. The BFG!
Because Bruce Bogtrotter was caught stealing Trunchbull's cake.
Miss Trunchbull visits their classrooms weekly, what did Lavender do before her visit to their classroom?
Lavender pretended to be sick because she was terrified of Trunchbull.
Lavender put a newt inside Trunchbull's water jug.
Lavender put thumbtacks on Trunchbull's favorite chair.
Lavender made sure her hands were extra dirty. She wanted to make Trunchbull really angry!
Who makes the extra-large cake for Bruce to eat?
Cook
Miss Trunchbull
Miss Honey
Miss Phelphs
What does the crowd do to give Bruce encouragement?
They cheer him on
They throw tomatoes at him
They boo him
They sit in silence
How does Miss Trunchbull react to Bruce eating the whole cake?
She gets mad and smashes a plate over his head
She is happy and claps for him
She stands there in silence
She gets mad and leaves the auditorium
Who comes to teach a lesson to Matilda’s class?
Miss Truchbull
Miss Honey
Miss Phelps
What does Miss Trunchbull require each classroom to have?
a glass and a pitcher of water
a glass and a pitcher of juice
a glass and a pitcher of coffee
What does Lavender volunteer to do?
She brings the glass and pitcher of water to class
She brings Miss Trunchbull a snack
She brings Miss Honey a glass of water
What TWO THINGS does Miss Trunchbull test the children on?
Math 2 times tables and spelling
Math 3 times tables and spelling
Spelling and social studies
Spelling and science
Why did Miss Trunchbull inspect the students’ hands?
Miss Trunchbull gave them high-fives
Miss Trunchbull wanted to check that their hands were clean.
Miss Trunchbull was inspecting their finger prints.
How did Miss Honey help the students spell long words?
Miss Honey made up a song to help students spell long words.
Miss Honey repeated the words many times
Miss Honey never helped her students.
Matilda is an unusual little girl because:
She can hold her breath for two minutes.
She taught herself how to read.
She loves to watch T.V.
She wants to be a car
salesperson like her dad.
In Chapter 4, Matilda plans a counter-attack against her father. What is a counter-attack?
An attack on someone who has attacked you.
To hide after being attacked.
To clean the kitchen counter with a lot of strength.
To confuse an attacker by being kind.
Chapter 4 is titled "The Ghost". Who or what is the ghost in this chapter?
A mannequin
A "Sounds of Halloween" CD.
A parrot.
A dog.
Why does Matilda start her schooling later than other children?
Matilda's parents do not believe in school.
Matilda does not want to go to school.
Matilda is too stick to start school on time.
Matilda's parents forget to sign her up.
Which is true of Matilda?
She is very smart.
She has loving parents.
She lives with her aunt.
Sje struggles with math.
How did Matilda talk Fred into lending her his parrot?
She stole it.
She tricked him.
She paid him a week's allowance.
Fred didn't let her borrow his parrot.
Why did Mr. Wormwood tear up Matilda's library book?
He was in a bad mood.
He didn't want her to read that book.
He wanted her to go outside and play.
He wanted her to play a video game.
How does Mr. Wormwood turn back the odometer in a car?
He doesn't because it is illegal.
He uncouples the cable, hooks it up to an electric drill, and runs the drill backwards so the numbers on the odometer turn backwards.
He drives in reverse.
What did Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood assume had happened to his hair?
That is was falling out do to old age.
That Mr. Wormwood had picked up the wrong bottle in the bathroom.
That Michael, their son, tricked him.
What made Matilda able to deal with her cruel family?
Running away
Hiding in her room
Her ability to play tricks on them.
What did Matilda do that amazed Miss. Honey?
Her reading ability.
Her acting ability.
She could recite her multiplication tables and could multiply large numbers in her head.
Her Youtube channel.
What was the name of the school?
Crunchem Hall Primary School
McAuliffe
Nixon
Miss Honey was the headmistress of the school.
True
False
Miss Honey was impressed with Matilda.
True
False
Miss Honey asked Miss Trunchbull to keep Matilda in her class.
True
False
Miss Trunchbull liked Matilda.
True
False
Mr. Wormwood made Miss Trunchbull think Matilda was a bad kid.
True
False
Matilda did not let off the stink bomb in Miss Trunchbull's office.
True
False
Miss Trunchbull bought a car from Mr. Wormwood.
True
False
Miss Honey was determined to help Matilda succeed.
True
False
