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Questions and Answers
Who wrote Matilda?
Who wrote Matilda?
Roald Dahl
Who are Matilda's parents?
Who are Matilda's parents?
Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood
Who was Matilda's brother?
Who was Matilda's brother?
Michael
How old was Matilda when her speech was already perfect?
How old was Matilda when her speech was already perfect?
What do her parents call her instead of applauding her?
What do her parents call her instead of applauding her?
How old was Matilda when she taught herself to read?
How old was Matilda when she taught herself to read?
What does Matilda ask her dad for?
What does Matilda ask her dad for?
What did her dad say to Matilda when she asked him for a book?
What did her dad say to Matilda when she asked him for a book?
How big was the Wormwood's TV?
How big was the Wormwood's TV?
How much older was her brother compared to Matilda?
How much older was her brother compared to Matilda?
What was Mrs. Wormwood hooked on?
What was Mrs. Wormwood hooked on?
Who is the librarian?
Who is the librarian?
According to Mrs. Phelps, where are the children's books?
According to Mrs. Phelps, where are the children's books?
How many minutes did it take her to walk to the library?
How many minutes did it take her to walk to the library?
What children's book did Matilda like the most?
What children's book did Matilda like the most?
How old is Matilda, according to her answering Mrs. Phelps' question on page 6?
How old is Matilda, according to her answering Mrs. Phelps' question on page 6?
What was Mrs. Phelps' first thought when Matilda asked for grown-up books?
What was Mrs. Phelps' first thought when Matilda asked for grown-up books?
What is Matilda's first grown-up book?
What is Matilda's first grown-up book?
Where does her mother go every day to play bingo?
Where does her mother go every day to play bingo?
What do Matilda's parents expect her to do every afternoon?
What do Matilda's parents expect her to do every afternoon?
List 5 out of the 13 books Matilda has read.
List 5 out of the 13 books Matilda has read.
What did her own small bedroom become?
What did her own small bedroom become?
What does Mr. Wormwood sell?
What does Mr. Wormwood sell?
What does Mr. Wormwood use to turn back miles on the car?
What does Mr. Wormwood use to turn back miles on the car?
Why is Matilda's father dishonest?
Why is Matilda's father dishonest?
Why wasn't Matilda allowed to read while eating?
Why wasn't Matilda allowed to read while eating?
What decision did Matilda come up with when Mr. Wormwood forced her to watch TV while eating?
What decision did Matilda come up with when Mr. Wormwood forced her to watch TV while eating?
What did Matilda do to her father after the TV shows?
What did Matilda do to her father after the TV shows?
What is Chapter 3 called?
What is Chapter 3 called?
What did Matilda say she saw her mother do?
What did Matilda say she saw her mother do?
What did Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood assume happened to her father's hair?
What did Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood assume happened to her father's hair?
What did Mrs. Wormwood think about the hat glued to Mr. Wormwood's head?
What did Mrs. Wormwood think about the hat glued to Mr. Wormwood's head?
What was the worst thing Mr. Wormwood had while having a hat glued to his head?
What was the worst thing Mr. Wormwood had while having a hat glued to his head?
Why did she play a trick on her father?
Why did she play a trick on her father?
After her father teared up her book, what decision did Matilda make?
After her father teared up her book, what decision did Matilda make?
Who is the owner of the parrot?
Who is the owner of the parrot?
Why did she put the parrot in the chimney?
Why did she put the parrot in the chimney?
What did Matilda do to the parrot she borrowed?
What did Matilda do to the parrot she borrowed?
Study Notes
Key Characters
- Matilda is the protagonist, an exceptionally intelligent young girl.
- Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood are Matilda's neglectful parents.
- Michael is Matilda's older brother, five years her senior.
- Mrs. Phelps is the librarian who helps Matilda find books.
Matilda's Intelligence
- Matilda speaks perfectly at just one and a half years old.
- By the age of three, she teaches herself to read, showcasing her prodigious talent.
- She reads a variety of classic literature by authors like Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, and Charlotte Brontë.
Family Dynamics
- Matilda's parents are dismissive of her talents; they refer to her as a "Noisy Chatterbox" rather than applauding her abilities.
- Mr. Wormwood sells cars and is dishonest in his business practices.
- Mrs. Wormwood is addicted to playing bingo and is indifferent to Matilda’s needs.
Matilda's Reading Habits
- Her favorite book is "The Secret Garden," reflecting her desire for escape and adventure.
- Matilda reads in her small bedroom, which transforms into her reading sanctuary.
- She manages to borrow books from Mrs. Phelps and is particularly interested in adult literature, beginning with "Great Expectations."
Conflicts and Rebellions
- Matilda's father discourages her reading and insists she watches television instead, leading her to plot revenge.
- She plays tricks on her father, including gluing his hat to his head as a lesson against his bullying behavior.
- Matilda's cleverness shines through as she devises a plan involving a parrot to scare her family, demonstrating her desire for retribution and independence.
Miscellaneous Details
- The Wormwood family television set is only 12 inches, symbolizing their low standards.
- Matilda walks to the library in ten minutes, indicating her determination to seek knowledge.
- Despite her parents' neglect, she has managed to read 13 books and showcases her ability to seek joy in literature amidst her challenging home life.
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Explore the key characters and themes from Roald Dahl's 'Matilda'. This quiz delves into Matilda's extraordinary intelligence, her family dynamics, and her passion for reading. Test your knowledge about the relationships that shape her world and the literature that inspires her.
