Who taught Matilda to read?
She taught herself to read.
What is the name of the girl with the pigtails?
Amanda Thripp
What is the librarian's name?
Mrs. Phelps
Who is Chopper?
Fred's parrot
Who is Fred?
Matilda's neighbour friend.
Why does Mr. Wormwood think Matilda is wasting her time reading?
Reading doesn't make money.
What is Mr. Wormwood's secret?
He cheats his customers by reducing the reading on milometers in cars.
What is the first adult book that Matilda reads?
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
What colour is Mr. Wormwood's jacket?
Orange and green
How many children are there in Matilda's class?
19 children (including Matilda)
What is Mr. Wormwood's hair lotion called?
Oil of Violets Hair Tonic
What does Chopper say?
Hello! Rattle my bones!
Why does Mrs. Wormwood think Matilda is wasting her time reading?
She thinks that looks are more important than books.
What do Matilda's parents call Ms. Honey?
Ms. Hawkes or Ms. Harris
What is Ms. Honey's first name?
Jennifer
What is the name of the tall girl who told Matilda and Lavender about "the Chokey"?
Hortensia
Why are Matilda and Lavender friends?
Each of them thinks the other is 'gutsy and adventurous'.
What did Mrs. Trunchbull do in the Olympics?
She threw the hammer of Britain.