HOGWARTS THINKING
TERUPT TROUBLE
HOMEWORK STEW
MATILDA MAGIC
GRAMMAR SURGERY
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Which Hogwarts house does Harry join?
Gryffindor.
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Who is the teacher in Because of Mr. Terupt?
Mr. Terupt.
100
What is the overall tone of Homework Stew?
Humorous / funny / playful.
100
Who is the main villain in Matilda?
Miss Trunchbull.
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Harry and Ron was nervous.
Harry and Ron were nervous.
200
Why is Hagrid important to Harry at the beginning of the novel?
Hagrid treats Harry with kindness and honesty. He also helps Harry discover the truth about his identity and the wizarding world.
200
Name one student who changes during the novel and describe the change.
Peter becomes more responsible.
Alexia becomes kinder and less manipulative.
Danielle becomes more confident.
Jeffrey begins to deal with his guilt and emotions.
200
Why does the speaker describe homework as a type of stew?
The speaker imagines mixing different pieces of homework together like ingredients in a strange meal.
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What does Miss Trunchbull's body language often reveal about her personality?
Her body language shows that she is intimidating, aggressive, controlling and powerful.
200
hermione didnt want to break the rules
Hermione didn't want to break the rules.
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Hermione begins the novel believing that rules are extremely important. What does she learn through her friendship with Harry and Ron?
Hermione learns that friendship, courage and doing what is right can sometimes be more important than simply following rules.
300
Why is the snowball accident a turning point in the novel?
The accident changes the students' behaviour and relationships. It forces them to reflect on their choices, face their emotions and begin growing as individuals.
300
Why does the poet use exaggeration in the poem?
The exaggeration makes the speaker's complaints about homework seem ridiculous and humorous.
300
A director makes one character appear much larger than another character in a scene.
What might this suggest?
It may show a power imbalance. The larger character may appear more powerful, threatening or dominant.
300
Improve the sentence by adding two adjectives and one adverb.
The boy opened the door.
The nervous, young boy slowly opened the door.
400
The trio must face several challenges before reaching the Philosopher's Stone. Why does Rowling give Harry, Ron and Hermione different strengths?
Rowling shows that people do not need to be good at everything. The characters succeed because they combine their different strengths and work together.
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How does Mr. Terupt help his students without simply telling them what to do?
Mr. Terupt creates situations and lessons that allow the students to solve problems, make choices and learn from their experiences.
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How does unusual or silly vocabulary help create the poem's tone?
The strange and exaggerated words create funny images in the reader's mind and make the speaker's homework problem seem entertaining rather than serious.
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How does Miss Trunchbull create conflict in the film?
Miss Trunchbull abuses her authority and frightens the children. Her cruel behaviour creates conflict because Matilda and the other children must find the courage to stand against her.
400
Replace the weak verb with a stronger verb.
Miss Trunchbull went across the playground.
Marched.
Stormed.
Stomped.
Charged.
500
What is more important in the novel: natural ability or personal choice? Explain your answer using one character.
Personal choice is more important because characters reveal who they are through their decisions. Harry has magical ability, but his courage and decision to protect the Stone show his true character.
500
The students are very different at the beginning of the novel. How does the author use these differences to develop the theme of friendship?
Rob Buyea shows that friendship can develop between people with different personalities and problems. Through shared experiences and Mr. Terupt's accident, the students learn to understand, forgive and support one anoth
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Does the poet actually want readers to believe that homework is terrible? Explain the deeper message of the poem.
The poet is not seriously saying that homework is terrible. The poem exaggerates the speaker's complaints to make readers laugh and shows how children sometimes make homework seem worse than it really is.
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How does the director encourage the audience to dislike Miss Trunchbull without directly telling us she is cruel?
The director uses Miss Trunchbull's threatening posture, angry facial expressions, harsh actions and intimidating behaviour. Her treatment of the children also encourages the au
dience to view her as cruel and frightening.
500
Correct ALL the errors:
harry and hermione is worried because ron dont know where his wand are
Harry and Hermione are worried because Ron doesn't know where his wand is.