Matilda
What is Matilda’s last name?
Wormwood
What is Mr. Wormwood’s job?
sales man
Who is Matilda’s kind teacher?
Miss Honey
What is the name of the school headmistress?
Mrs Trunchbull
Who helps Matilda find books at the library?
Mrs. Phelps
What special talent does Matilda have before she starts school?
she can read very well
What does Mrs. Wormwood enjoy doing most?
Playing bingo.
What subject is Matilda especially good at?
Maths and Reading
What sport did Miss Trunchbull compete in?
Hammer throwing.
What object does Matilda first move with her mind?
A glass of water (or the newt trick scene).
How old is Matilda when she starts school?
6 and a half years old
How do Matilda’s parents feel about reading?
They think it is a waste of time.
How does Miss Honey describe Matilda?
Brilliant/. very clever
What is the Chokey?
A punishment cupboard.
What animal does Matilda put in Miss Trunchbull’s water jug?
newt
What power does Matilda discover she has?
Telekinesis (moving things with her mind).
What nickname does Mr. Wormwood call Matilda?
a cheat/ a liar
Where does Miss Honey live?
In a small house
Which student is forced to eat a giant chocolate cake?
Bruce Bogtrotter.
What message appears on the blackboard?
Message from Magnus (Miss Honey’s father).
Why does Matilda love books?
They help her learn and use her imagination.
What does Matilda glue to her father's hat as a prank?
superglue
What does Miss Honey want for Matilda?
To be moved to a higher class / receive a better education.
Who is Miss Trunchbull really related to?
Miss Honey
What happens to Matilda at the end of the story?
She goes to live with Miss Honey.