CHARACTERS
This kind teacher helps Matilda.
Who is Miss Honey?
What giant dessert did Bruce eat?
What is chocolate cake?
What hairstyle did Trunchbull hate?
What are pigtails?
What power does Matilda discover?
Moving things with her mind.
What country does the Wormwood family move to?
What is Spain?
This librarian helps Matilda find books.
Who is Mrs. Phelps?
Where does Matilda go to read books?
What is the library?
What punishment room scared students?
What is the Chokey?
What was the “First Miracle”?
Matilda knocked over a water glass.
Who does Matilda live with at the end?
Who is Miss Honey?
This student puts a newt in the water.
Who is Lavender?
Which happened first:
Matilda visits the library.
Who was forced to eat the giant cake?
Who is Bruce Bogtrotter?
Why did Matilda borrow Fred’s parrot?
To play a trick on her family.
What does Miss Honey think about Matilda?
She thinks Matilda is gifted/special.
This character sells used cars and cheats customers.
Who is Mr. Wormwood?
What happened after Matilda practiced her powers?
She showed Miss Honey the water glass trick.
What animal was placed in Trunchbull’s water?
What is a newt?
What did Matilda glue to her father’s hat?
Super glue.
What lesson does the story teach?
Intelligence and kindness matter.
This cruel headmistress uses the Chokey.
Who is Miss Trunchbull?
What happened at the END of the story?
Matilda stays with Miss Honey.
Why is Trunchbull an important character?
She creates conflict/problems at the school.
Why do you think Matilda developed powers?
Her incredible intelligence/brain power.
Why do Matilda's parents dislike reading?
They value money and TV more than learning.