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Matilda Comprehension Worksheet

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Matilda Comprehension Worksheet

Matilda reading a book

📚 Part 1: Story Understanding

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question by filling in the circle.

1. Who is the main character in the story?

Miss Honey

Matilda

Miss Trunchbull

Mr Wormwood

2. Where does Matilda go to learn when she's very young?

The school

The library

Her bedroom

The park

3. What special power does Matilda discover she has?

Flying

Moving things with her mind

Becoming invisible

Super strength

4. Which of these describe Matilda's parents? (Tick all that apply)

They love reading

They watch lots of television

They don't understand Matilda

They encourage her learning

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions

Instructions: Write your answers in complete sentences.

5. Why does Matilda feel different from her family?
6. How does Miss Honey treat Matilda differently from other teachers?
7. When Matilda uses her powers to help Miss Honey, what does this tell us about Matilda's character?
8. Fill in the blanks: Miss Trunchbull is the _____________ at Matilda's school, and she is very _____________ to the children.

🧠 Part 3: Higher-Order Thinking (Extension)

Instructions: These questions are for when you finish the other parts. Think carefully about your answers.

9. Predict: What do you think would happen if Matilda's parents suddenly became interested in books and learning? Explain your thinking.
10. Inference: Why do you think Roald Dahl made Matilda's parents so different from her? What message might he be trying to share?
11. Summarise: In 3-4 sentences, explain the most important lesson that Matilda learns in the story.
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