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You’ll answer questions to show your understanding of *Matilda* (Chapters 1–2). Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.

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Ch. 1–2 (Grade 2): What kind of kid is Matilda?

Afraid of books

Curious and loves learning

Mean to everyone

Always sleepy

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Ch. 1–2 (Grade 2): How do Matilda’s parents feel about reading?

They work at a library.

They read to Matilda every night.

They think reading is a good idea.

They don’t care much about reading.

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Ch. 1–2 (Grade 2): What does Matilda like to do most?

Skip school

Play video games

Read books

Watch TV all day

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Ch. 1–2 (Grade 2): Which word best describes Matilda’s parents?

Caring

Shy

Neglectful

Attentionful

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Ch. 1–2 (Grade 2, Vocabulary): The word brilliant means…

Very messy

Very angry

Very slow

Very smart

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Ch. 1–2 (Grade 2): In three words or less, describe Matilda.

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Ch. 1–2 (Grade 3): Which detail best shows Matilda is unusually capable for her age?

She often forgets what she reads right away.

She depends on adults to pick her books.

She learns and reads far above what is expected.

She refuses to learn letters and sounds.

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Ch. 1–2 (Grade 3): What is a major problem Matilda faces at home in Chapters 1–2?

Her parents are librarians who assign extra homework.

Her parents move to a new town every week.

Her parents encourage her to study all day.

Her parents don’t value her learning and interests.

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Ch. 1–2 (Grade 3): Which theme is introduced in the beginning of the story?

Hard work always makes you famous.

Winning games is the most important goal.

Traveling is better than reading.

Sometimes adults misunderstand children.

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Ch. 1–2 (Grade 3): Which sentence best describes Matilda’s character?

She is careless and dislikes challenges.

She gives up when things are hard.

She is thoughtful and determined to learn.

She avoids books and prefers distractions.

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Ch. 1–2 (Grade 3, Vocabulary): The word neglect most nearly means…

to ignore needed care

to apologize quickly

to celebrate something

to teach carefully

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Ch. 1–2 (Grade 3): In three words or less, what is one trait Matilda shows?

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Ch. 1–2 (Grade 4): Which statement best summarizes Matilda’s situation at the start of the book?

Matilda struggles in school and gets lots of help at home.

Matilda is new to town and is searching for friends.

Matilda wants to be famous and practices performing every day.

Matilda is very advanced, but her family doesn’t support her interests.

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Ch. 1–2 (Grade 4): What can the reader infer about Matilda’s parents based on their choices and attitudes?

They are worried Matilda will read too much and get tired.

They believe children should explore their interests.

They want Matilda to become a teacher when she grows up.

They care more about convenience and entertainment than learning.

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Ch. 1–2 (Grade 4): Which evidence best supports the claim that Matilda is independent?

She copies what other children do without thinking.

She finds ways to learn and meet her needs without much adult help.

She complains until her parents change their minds.

She waits for someone else to tell her what to do.

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Ch. 1–2 (Grade 4): How do Chapters 1–2 mostly develop the contrast between Matilda and her family?

Both Matilda and her family value learning equally.

Matilda dislikes books, while her family loves to read.

Matilda values learning, while her family dismisses it.

Matilda and her family both fear school for the same reasons.

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Ch. 1–2 (Grade 4, Vocabulary): In context, the word precocious most nearly means…

wild and uncontrollable

advanced for one’s age

confused and forgetful

lazy and unmotivated

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Matilda Comprehension check chapters 1 &2

Matilda Comprehension check chapters 1 &2

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 2): What kind of kid is Matilda?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 2): How do Matilda’s parents feel about reading?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 2): What does Matilda like to do most?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 2): Which word best describes Matilda’s parents?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 2, Vocabulary): The word brilliant means…

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 2): In three words or less, describe Matilda.

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 3): Which detail best shows Matilda is unusually capable for her age?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 3): What is a major problem Matilda faces at home in Chapters 1–2?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 3): Which theme is introduced in the beginning of the story?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 3): Which sentence best describes Matilda’s character?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 3, Vocabulary): The word neglect most nearly means…

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 3): In three words or less, what is one trait Matilda shows?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 4): Which statement best summarizes Matilda’s situation at the start of the book?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 4): What can the reader infer about Matilda’s parents based on their choices and attitudes?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 4): Which evidence best supports the claim that Matilda is independent?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 4): How do Chapters 1–2 mostly develop the contrast between Matilda and her family?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 4, Vocabulary): In context, the word precocious most nearly means…

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 4): In three words or less, name a key trait of Matilda and a key trait of her parents (example format: “curious / dismissive”).

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 2): What kind of kid is Matilda?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 2): How do Matilda’s parents feel about reading?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 2): What does Matilda like to do most?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 2): Which word best describes Matilda’s parents?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 2, Vocabulary): The word brilliant means…

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 2): In three words or less, describe Matilda.

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 3): Which detail best shows Matilda is unusually capable for her age?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 3): What is a major problem Matilda faces at home in Chapters 1–2?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 3): Which theme is introduced in the beginning of the story?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 3): Which sentence best describes Matilda’s character?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 3, Vocabulary): The word neglect most nearly means…

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 3): In three words or less, what is one trait Matilda shows?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 4): Which statement best summarizes Matilda’s situation at the start of the book?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 4): What can the reader infer about Matilda’s parents based on their choices and attitudes?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 4): Which evidence best supports the claim that Matilda is independent?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 4): How do Chapters 1–2 mostly develop the contrast between Matilda and her family?

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 4, Vocabulary): In context, the word precocious most nearly means…

Ch. 1–2 (Grade 4): In three words or less, name a key trait of Matilda and a key trait of her parents (example format: “curious / dismissive”).