52 Questions
How old is the narrator?
Eight years old
What are the names of Mr. and Mrs. Gregg's children?
Philip and William
How old is William?
Eleven years old
What did the Greggs love to do on Saturday mornings?
Hunting
What do the Greggs discover about themselves?
They have wings and can fly like robins
What happens to the Greggs' house?
It is taken over by wild ducks
What is the consequence of the narrator using the Magic Finger when she gets angry?
Unusual things happen to people
What do the Greggs use to build a shelter?
Sticks, leaves, and feathers
What do the Greggs struggle with when trying to eat apples?
They find it difficult without hands
How does the Gregg family get transformed after the narrator uses the Magic Finger?
They turn into ducks
What feeling do the Greggs experience when they return to their nest to sleep?
Vulnerability
What do Mr. Gregg and his sons encounter when they go hunting after the transformation?
Strange encounters with four ducks
What is the genre of the story?
Fantasy and reality blend
How do Mr. Gregg and his wife wake up after the transformation?
As tiny people with duck wings instead of arms
What themes does the story explore?
Adaptation and resilience
What do the family members believe is the cause of their transformations?
Witches' work
Who is responsible for the transformations in the story?
The narrator
What do the wild ducks look like?
As large as men, with arms instead of wings
How do the Greggs feel about the ducks taking over their house?
They feel helpless and homeless
What does the narrator feel about using the Magic Finger and causing harm?
Guilty
What themes are explored in the story?
Power, responsibility, and unintended consequences
What do the Greggs struggle to find due to the ducks' presence?
Food
What happens at the end of the story?
A mysterious phone call with a voice responding 'quack'
What is the nature of the Magic Finger?
A power the narrator has had all her life
What are the consequences of using the Magic Finger?
Unpredictable and can have lasting effects
What do the Greggs decide to do after becoming homeless?
Build a nest for shelter
What genre does the story belong to?
Fantasy and magic
What is the narrator's perspective in the story?
First-person
What is the name of the family in the story?
The Greggs
How many sons does the family have?
Two sons
What does the family promise to the ducks?
Not to harm any animals and to dispose of their guns
What is the family's surname changed to after the transformation?
Egg
What do the Greggs do to signify their change in attitude towards animals?
They feed various birds
What causes the narrator's finger to tingle?
Hearing gunshots from a nearby lake
What does the story convey a message of?
Empathy and the consequences of harming animals
Where does the family sleep at the beginning of the story?
In a high nest in a tree
What do the ducks demand from the family?
The family's promise not to harm any animals and to dispose of their guns
What did the Greggs do after being transformed back to their normal size?
Smashed their guns and created graves for the ducks they had shot
What did the narrator witness the ducks doing in the family's bathtub?
Swimming
How does the story end?
With a sense of tension as the narrator's reaction to the gunshots intensifies
What does Matilda use to stick her father's hat to his head?
Superglue
Who ends up cutting the hat off Mr. Wormwood's head?
Mrs. Wormwood
What does Mr. Wormwood have to keep on all day?
His hat
Who observes the situation with amusement?
Matilda
How is Mr. Wormwood's discomfort described?
Evident
What is left on Mr. Wormwood's forehead after the hat is cut off?
Patches of brown leathery stuff
Who advises Mr. Wormwood to remove the remaining bits from his forehead?
Matilda
What does the narrative showcase about Matilda?
Her mischievous nature and unique abilities
How are the family dynamics and interactions portrayed?
Humorously
The story is an excerpt from which author's work?
Roald Dahl
What is the predominant tone of the text?
Humor and absurdity
What does Mrs. Wormwood end up leaving on Mr. Wormwood's forehead?
Patches of brown leathery stuff
Study Notes
Matilda's Prank with Superglue
- Matilda uses Superglue to stick her father's hat to his head
- Mr. Wormwood struggles to remove the hat and has to keep it on all day
- Mrs. Wormwood tries to help but ends up cutting the hat off, leaving Mr. Wormwood with a bald patch
- Matilda observes the situation with amusement
- Mr. Wormwood's discomfort is evident as he has to sleep with the hat on
- Mrs. Wormwood cuts the hat off bit by bit, leaving patches of brown leathery stuff on Mr. Wormwood's forehead
- Mr. Wormwood is left embarrassed and uncomfortable
- Matilda advises her father to remove the remaining bits from his forehead
- The family dynamics and interactions are portrayed humorously
- The story is an excerpt from Roald Dahl's "Matilda"
- The narrative showcases Matilda's mischievous nature and her unique abilities
- The text is filled with humor and absurdity
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