Ch 9: The Parents
What does Ms. Honey want the Wormwoods to do for Matilda?
She wants them to support her education and let her learn advanced material
Who is the first student Matilda befriends at Crunchem Hall?
Lavender
Why does Miss Trunchbull become angry with Amanda Thripp?
She is wearing pigtails
What does Miss Trunchbull accuse Bruce Bogtrotter of doing?
Stealing/ eating her chocolate cake
Which two adults in these chapters treat children unfairly?
Mr./Mrs. Wormwood and Ms. Trunchbull
What is Mr. Wormwood’s opinion about university?
He says university is useless and a waste of time
What frightening place does Hortensia describe to Matilda and Lavender?
The Chokey
Where does Miss Trunchbull throw Amanda?
Over the school fence
She forces him to eat an entire cake by himself in front of the whole school at an assembly
How does the school treat children differently from Matilda’s home?
School is cruel but organized, while home is neglectful
What does Mrs. Wormwood say is more important than intelligence?
She says looks and appearance are more important.
What details make the Chokey especially terrifying?
It is very small, dark, and has sharp objects inside
How does Miss Trunchbull throw Amanda “like a hammer”?
She spins Amanda around by her pigtails
Why does Ms. Trunchbull think he will fail?
She thinks he is weak and should be humiliated
How do students respond differently to Trunchbull in Chapters 10 and 11?
They are silent/scared in 10 but supportive and active in 11
How do the Wormwoods behave while Miss Honey is speaking to them?
They ignore her and continue watching television -- very rude and uninterested
What sport did Miss Trunchbull compete in as an athlete?
She competed in the hammer throw
Why is Amanda’s punishment compared to a sports event?
Because Miss Trunchbull treats it like a hammer-throw competition
How do the students react to Bruce eating the cake?
They are silent at first but start cheering when they realize he might actually do it
Why is Bruce’s success important after Amanda’s punishment?
It gives students hope after seeing extreme cruelty
Why does Miss Honey leave the Wormwoods’ house feeling discouraged?
Because she realizes they will never support Matilda’s abilities
Why do Hortensia’s stories prepare the girls for what happens next?
They explain how cruel and violent Miss Trunchbull can be
What is most shocking about the adults’ reaction to the incident?
No adult stops Miss Trunchbull or punishes her -- it is too unbelievable of a punishment
Why is the victory of Bruce finishing the cake at the assembly significant?
It showed the whole school that Ms. Trunchbull could be defeated
How do these chapters show the beginning of resistance against Trunchbull?