Matilda's Telekinetic Powers and Miss Honey's Kindness

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What triggers Matilda's telekinetic powers?

When she is angry or upset (correct)
When she is bored or tired
When she is calm and focused
When she is with Miss Honey

What is the first object Matilda moves using her telekinetic powers?

A book
A glass of water (correct)
A pencil
A vase

What does Miss Honey recognize in Matilda?

Her exceptional beauty
Her exceptional intelligence (correct)
Her exceptional athleticism
Her exceptional kindness

What does Miss Honey's kindness do for Matilda?

Make her feel more confident and valued (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can Matilda do with her powers when she is calm and focused?

Control them partially (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is Matilda afraid of when practicing her telekinetic powers?

Of what others might think (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does Miss Trunchbull treat the students?

With physical punishment and verbal abuse (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Miss Trunchbull target Matilda specifically with her cruelty?

Because Matilda is a threat to her authority (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can Matilda do with small objects using her telekinetic powers?

Move them and make them hover and spin in the air (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Miss Trunchbull's behavior towards the students?

She is increasingly cruel and tyrannical (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Matilda's Telekinetic Powers

Matilda discovers her telekinetic powers when she is angry or upset
She accidentally moves a glass of water and a vase using her mind
Matilda experiments with her powers, moving small objects like a pencil and a book
She realizes that she can control her powers when she is calm and focused
Matilda's powers are still unpredictable and sometimes get out of control

Miss Honey's Kindness

Miss Honey is kind and gentle towards Matilda
She recognizes Matilda's exceptional intelligence and encourages her to learn
Miss Honey is the first person to show Matilda genuine kindness and understanding
She becomes a source of comfort and support for Matilda
Miss Honey's kindness helps Matilda to feel more confident and valued

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Explore Matilda's development of telekinetic powers and her special bond with Miss Honey, who recognizes and encourages her exceptional intelligence and kind heart.