Matilda
4th of July Trivia
Animal Fun Facts
Similes & Metaphors
Summer Fun
100

Who is the main character of the story?

Matilda Wormwood

100

What country celebrates the Fourth of July?

The United States

100

What is the fastest land animal?

A Cheetah

100

Is this a simile or a metaphor?
"The baby is as quiet as a mouse."

Simile

100

What season comes after spring?

Summer

200

What is Matilda's favorite thing to do?

Read Books

200

What colors are on the American flag?

Red, White, and Blue

200

Which bird cannot fly but is an excellent swimmer?

A Penguin

200

Is this a simile or a metaphor?
"My classroom is a zoo."

Metaphor

200

What frozen treat is often eaten to cool off on a hot summer day?

Ice Cream

300

What is the name of Matilda's kind teacher?

Miss Honey

300

What do many people watch in the sky on the Fourth of July?

Fireworks

300

Which animal sleeps while hanging upside down?

A Bat

300

Complete the simile:
"As busy as a ________."

Bee

300

What should you always wear outside on a sunny day to help protect your skin?

Sunscreen

400

Why does Bruce Bogtrotter have to eat the giant chocolate cake?

Miss Trunchbull says he stole a piece of her cake

400

How many stars are on the American flag?

50 Stars

400

What animal can smell with its tongue?

A Snake

400

Is this a simile or a metaphor?
"The clouds were cotton balls in the sky."

Metaphor

400

Name one activity many people do at a lake during the summer.

Possible answers: Swimming, fishing, boating, tubing, kayaking, paddleboarding, etc.

500

What animal does Lavender secretly put in Miss Trunchbull's water pitcher?

A newt

500

What is another name for the 4th of July?

Independence Day

500

What is the only bird that can fly backward?

A Hummingbird

500

Which sentence is a simile?
A. The sun was a giant flashlight.
B. The sun was as bright as a flashlight.

B

500

Why is it important to drink plenty of water on hot summer days?

To stay hydrated and prevent overheating