Novel ONLY
How old was Matilda when she taught herself to read?
Three!
What type of business does Mr Wormwood own?
An auto shop (mechanic)
What kind of animal did Lavender catch out of her garden pond?
a newt
Who says, "Looks is more important than books!"
Mrs Wormwood
An extraordinarily gifted five-year-old girl who is the book’s protagonist.
Matilda
What books does Matilda love to read?
Charles Dickens
In the movie, what TWO methods did Matilda use to get revenge on Mr Wormwood?
Matilda put bleach in his hair oil and superglue in his hat
What must always be on the table when Miss Trunchbull teaches a lesson?
A jug of water and glass
Who says, "Nobody moved, you must've knocked it over. It's an easy thing to do"?
Ms Honey
An egotistical individual who is obsessed with apperances
Mrs Wormwood
In the book, what does Matilda do that surprises Miss Honey the first time they meet?
Matilda solves difficult multiplication problems without a calculator
What is the first name of Matilda's parents and brother?
Harry, Zinna and Micheal Wormwood
Name the THREE sport's Ms Trunchbull was good at?
Hammer throw, Javelin and Shot put
Who said "No one ever got rich being honest"?
Mr. Wormwood
A doctor in the village
Magnus (Ms Honey's father)
Matilda is able to move things with her eyes. What is this power called?
Telekinesis
When Ms Honey came to visit Matilda's parents house, what was Mr Wormwood's first reaction?
Mr Wormwood thought Ms Honey was trying to sell something and he said, "If your selling something we don't want it"
What is Ms Trunchbull idea of a perfect school?
No children
Who says, "In my first year I was in the chockey for six times"?
Hortensia
What is the first and last name of the young boy who stole Ms Trunchbull's slice of chocolate cake
Bruce Boggtrotter
In the book, why did Ms Trunchbull throw Amanda Thripp across the school field?
Ms Trunchbull doesn't like long hiar
Spain
What did Miss Trunchbull do to punish Eric when he couldn't spell the word "What"
She held him up by his ears.
Who says, "Look at the chalk. It's moving and nobody is holding it"?
Nigel
One of the first people that is nice to Matilda. She does her best to help Matilda pursue her love of reading.
Mrs. Phelps