I Want My Mummy!
What ancient civilization is best known for creating mummies?
The Ancient Egyptians
Who is the main character of Charlotte’s Web?
Wilbur
What was Matilda’s magic power?
Telekinesis (she could move things with her mind)
Which country was Shirley Temple Wong born in?
China
Who created the gargoyle?
The Enchantress of the Northlands
Which river did the mummy makers live by?
The Nile
Did Wilbur win first place at the County Fair?
No, but he did receive a special prize
Where did bad students get sent at Matilda’s school?
The Chokey
Who becomes Shirley’s best friend after a big fight?
Mabel
What is the name of the island where the magical treasure was believed to be?
Gunpowder Island
The Great Pyramids of Giza were built for what reason?
They were built as tombs/graves
How does Wilbur get Charlotte’s egg sac back to the barn?
He carries it in his mouth
Who does Matilda go to live with at the end of the book?
Miss Honey
What kind of animal did Señora Rodriguez keep as a pet?
A parrot
What magical item does Miss Pimm give to her students?
Golden crochet hooks
Name any Pharaoh.
Answers will vary
What was Charlotte’s “plan” to prevent Wilbur from getting eaten?
She would weave positive messages into her web
How are Miss Honey and Miss Trunchbull related?
Aunt and Niece
What gift does Shirley receive from her parents that leads to an injury?
Roller skates
What is the name of the school Hilary is forced to go to? (Must give entire name.)
Miss Pimm's Finishing School for Delicate Ladies
When organs were removed from a mummy, what container were they put in?
Canopic jars
Which character in Charlotte’s Web could be described as “sneaky” and “conniving”?
Templeton the rat
What does Matilda love to do more than anything in the world?
Read!
What was Shirley’s nickname in her home country?
Bandit (or 6th cousin)
What did Miss Greyson want to do instead of being a governess?
She wanted to open a bookstore