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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18: The Names; Chapter 19: The Practice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Miss Honey live with?
(a) She lives by herself.
(b) With her aunt.
(c) With the local farmer.
(d) With her brother.

2. Who does Miss Trunchbull accuse of putting the newt in her glass of water?
(a) Lavender.
(b) Matilda.
(c) Bruce.
(d) Nigel.

3. What does Mrs. Wormwood tell Matilda she will learn when she is older?
(a) Family comes first.
(b) Men are not as clever as they think.
(c) Life in meaningless without a man.
(d) People are cruel.

4. What two authors does Matilda say her parents should read to learn more about life?
(a) Smith and Jones.
(b) Dickens and Kipling.
(c) Elliott and Seymour.
(d) Conrad and Selby Jr.

5. What does Matilda's father have stuck to his head after he takes off his hat?
(a) Brown leather.
(b) Blood.
(c) Hat liner.
(d) Dead skin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Matilda's teacher?

2. How does Miss Honey make sure Matilda does not get bored from school?

3. How does the author describe the brick Miss Honey"s house is made from?

4. What is the natural color of Mrs. Wormwood's hair?

5. What does Matilda think is the first indicator that Miss Honey is poor?

(see the answer key)

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