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WorksheetsMatilda Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
Who is the main character in Matilda?
Miss Honey
Matilda Wormwood
Miss Trunchbull
Lavender
What is Matilda’s special ability?
Flying
Talking to animals
Telekinesis
Super speed
Who is Matilda’s kind and supportive teacher?
Mrs. Phelps
Miss Honey
Miss Trunchbull
Miss Lavender
What is the name of the cruel headmistress?
Miss Honey
Miss Trunchbull
Mrs. Phelps
Mrs. Wormwood
What does Mr. Wormwood do for a living?
He is a teacher
He is a car salesman
He is a librarian
He is a chef
Where does Matilda spend most of her time before starting school?
Playing outside
Watching TV
At the library reading books
At her father’s car shop
How does Matilda prank her father for the first time?
She puts glue in his hat
She spills ink on his suit
She replaces his hair oil with peroxide
She switches the TV channels constantly
8. Matilda starts using her telekinetic powers because:
She wants to play tricks on her friends.
She is bored and wants to entertain herself.
She wants to help Miss Honey and get back at Miss Trunchbull.
She wants to impress her parents.
Why does Matilda use her powers?
To hurt Miss Honey
To stop Miss Trunchbull’s cruelty
To prank her parents
To impress her classmates
What happens when Bruce Bogtrotter eats the chocolate cake?
He gets expelled
He gets sick
He finishes it and proves Miss Trunchbull wrong
He refuses to eat it
Where does Miss Honey live?
In a small, simple cottage
In a large mansion
In the school dormitory
In an apartment near Matilda’s house
What is Matilda’s brother’s name?
Bruce
Michael
Nigel
Tommy
Why does Matilda’s father cheat customers?
He enjoys being dishonest
He believes everyone does it
He wants to get rich quickly
He is forced by Miss Trunchbull
What does Matilda’s mother spend most of her time doing?
Reading books
Watching television and playing bingo
Cooking meals
Helping Matilda with school
How does Miss Trunchbull treat the students?
She encourages them
She is very strict and cruel
She ignores them
She is kind and helpful
What is Matilda’s favorite subject in school?
Art
Science
Math
Reading
What happens when Matilda’s father sells a bad car to a customer?
The customer praises him
The customer buys another car
The car breaks down
He gives the customer a refund
What does Miss Honey explain about her childhood?
She was raised by Miss Trunchbull
She had a happy family
She lived in a castle
She never went to school
What does Matilda’s father do when she corrects his math?
He praises her
He gets angry and punishes her
He laughs it off
He tells her to go play outside
How does Matilda move the glass with her powers?
She pushes it
She blinks at it
She focuses her mind on it
She whispers a spell
Why does Matilda decide to prank her father?
He bought her too many books
He is mean and dishonest
He gives her a new car
He encourages her to read
Why does Miss Honey visit Matilda’s parents?
To complain about Matilda
To tell them about Matilda’s intelligence
To ask for money
To invite them to a school event
How does Miss Honey react to Matilda’s abilities?
She is frightened
She encourages her
She ignores them
She tells Matilda to stop using them
Why does Matilda decide to live with Miss Honey?
She wants a better home
Her parents are moving away
She is expelled from school
Miss Trunchbull forces her
What lesson does our novel teach us about intelligence?
Intelligence is not important
Intelligence can be a powerful tool
Only adults can be intelligent
Intelligence is for animals
How does the book describe Miss Trunchbull’s appearance?
Small and gentle
Large and intimidating
Elegant and graceful
Young and kind
What is the last thing Matilda does in the book?
Moves in with Miss Honey
Starts a new school
Moves away with her parents
Uses her telekinesis to fly
Matilda is based on what theme?
The importance of sports
The power of intelligence and kindness
The need for revenge
The dangers of magic
How does Matilda’s story demonstrate determination?
a) She never gives up on learning despite obstacles
b) She always listens to her parents
c) She avoids standing up to Miss Trunchbull
d) She refuses to make new friends
Why is Miss Honey different from other adults in Matilda’s life?
She believes in Matilda’s abilities
She is strict and harsh
She dislikes children
She works for Miss Trunchbull
What lesson does Matilda’s father’s actions teach?
Honesty is the best policy
Cheating leads to success
Hard work is unnecessary
Appearances are everything
What does Matilda’s love of books show?
The power of knowledge and imagination
A distraction from real life
She is a rebel against rules
She doesn’t like school
Which of the following sentences is true?
Miss Trunchbull loves children
Matilda’s parents ignore her intelligence
Miss Honey is a terrible teacher
Matilda enjoys watching television
True or false: Matilda is the narrator of our novel.
True
False
What does the newt in Thrunchbull’s glass represent?
Matilda’s fear of animals
Matilda’s victory over Miss Trunchbull
Miss Honey’s new dessert recipe
A magical curse
True or false: The newt was Lavender’s prank.
False
True
Which of the following sentences is true?
Miss Trunchbull is very cruel.
Matilda is the weakest student.
Mr. Wormwood is the best father.
Matilda has a pet dragon.
What does “telekinesis” mean?
The ability to fly
The ability to move objects with the mind
The ability to read minds
The ability to become invisible
What does "defiant" mean?
Always following rules
Refusing to follow the rules
Being very shy
Loving books
What does Miss Honey mean when she says Matilda is "extraordinary"?
Matilda is normal
Matilda is very special and unique
Matilda is difficult to understand
Matilda is a troublemaker
True or false: Miss Trunchbull wants to open a school that has no students!
False
True
What does "apprehensive" mean in the sentence: "Lavender felt apprehensive about her plan"?
Excited
Nervous or anxious
Confident
Angry
True or false: "Mr. Wormwood was oblivious to Matilda’s intelligence".
True
False
True or false: Miss Trunchbull always wanted revenge on her students?
True
False
True or False: "Injustice" means something that is fair and honest.
True
False
True or False: Miss Trunchbull is confused and forgetful.
True
False
True or False: Mr. Wormwood strongly disliked books.
True
False
Which of the following phrases is true about Matilda?
Always following rules
Always questions authority
Prefers to be alone
Loves her family
Matilda’s tricks are …
clever and inventive
silly and pointless
useless and ineffective
accidental
What best describes Miss Trunchbull?
Kind and loving
Mean and harmful
Confused and forgetful
Funny and playful
