Descriptive Questions from the story Matilda, chapter 1-11
Chapter 1: The Reader of Books
1. What types of books does Matilda enjoy reading, and how do they inspire her?
2. How does Matilda’s reading ability set her apart from her family, and what impact does
it have on her life?
Chapter 2: Mr. Wormwood, the Great Car Dealer
1. How does Mr. Wormwood treat his daughter Matilda, and what does this show about his
character?
2. What dishonest things does Mr. Wormwood do in his car dealership, and how does
Matilda feel about them?
Chapter 3: The Hat and the Superglue
1. What clever trick does Matilda play on her father involving the superglue, and what does
it reveal about her?
2. How does Matilda use her intelligence to deal with her family’s lack of understanding?
Chapter 4: The Ghost
1. What is Matilda's reaction to the idea of a ghost, and how does it reflect her
imagination?
2. How does Matilda's belief in the ghost provide her with comfort or escape from her
home life?
Chapter 5: Arithmetic
1. How does Matilda excel in her math class, and what impresses her teacher, Miss Honey?
2. What challenges does Matilda face in school, and how does she overcome them?
Chapter 6: The Platinum-Blond Man
1. Who is the platinum-blond man, and what role does he play in Matilda's story?
2. How does Matilda’s interaction with this man show her cleverness and bravery?
Chapter 7: Miss Honey
1. What qualities make Miss Honey a good teacher, and how does she support Matilda?
2. How do Matilda and Miss Honey connect over their shared struggles?
Descriptive Questions from the story Matilda, chapter 1-11
Chapter 8: The Trunchbull
1. Describe Miss Trunchbull’s methods of discipline at school. How do they affect the
students?
2. What fears do the students have about Miss Trunchbull, and how does she maintain
control over them?
Chapter 9: The Parents
1. How do Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood’s attitudes towards education differ from Matilda’s?
2. What does Matilda think about her parents, and how does it influence her behavior?
Chapter 10: Throwing the Hammer
1. What event takes place during the throwing of the hammer, and why is it significant?
2. How does Matilda's cleverness shine through in this chapter, especially in relation to her
classmates?
Chapter 11: Bruce Bogtrotter and the Cake
1. What happens to Bruce Bogtrotter during the cake-eating contest, and how does he
respond?
2. How do the other students react to Bruce’s challenge, and what does it show about their
support for each other?
