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Matilda (novel) | Quiz

Roald Dahl
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Matilda (novel) | Quiz

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1)

What was the name of the school's headmistress? (from Chapter 7: Miss Honey)

Mr. Goodness.
Mrs. Ragemachine.
Mr. Hardbull.
Miss Trunchball.
2)

Where does Miss Honey say the children can go until it is time for their next lesson? (from Chapter 21: A New Home)

The TV room.
The playground.
Home.
The sweet shop.
3)

What is the title of chapter eight? (from Chapter 8: The Trunchbull; Chapter 9: The Parents)

Miss Trunchbull.
The Genius.
Flowering into Love.
First Day at School.
4)

Who does Matilda write a poem about? (from Chapter 7: Miss Honey)

Lavender.
Miss Trunchbull.
Nigel.
Miss Honey.
5)

What does Miss Trunchball say are hard to squash? (from Chapter 8: The Trunchbull; Chapter 9: The Parents)

Worms.
Bumblebees.
Bad girls.
Bad boys.
6)

Which of the following words does Trunchbull use to describe Bruce Bogtrotter? (from Chapter 13: The Weekly Test)

Rat.
Blackhead.
Wrangler.
Beetroot.
7)

How does Miss Honey thank Matilda for her help? (from Chapter 21: A New Home)

She gives her money.
She invites her for tea.
She winks at her.
She hugs her.
8)

What does Miss Honey start to buy for her bread instead of margarine? (from Chapter 21: A New Home)

Butter.
Honey.
Jam.
Nutella.
9)

Why does Hortensia say parents don't complain about Trunchbull? (from Chapter 10: Throwing the Hammer; Chapter 11: Bruce Bogtrotter and the Cake; Chapter 12: Lavender)

They don't know the truth.
They agree with her.
The hired her in the first place.
They are too scared.
10)

What event did Miss Trunchbull compete in at the Olympics? (from Chapter 8: The Trunchbull; Chapter 9: The Parents)

The javelin.
The hammer.
The discus.
The shot put.
11)

What is Miss Honey's front door covered with? (from Chapter 16: Miss Honey's Cottage; Chapter 17: Miss Honey's story)

Photographs of children.
Miss Honey's favorite poems.
Spider webs.
Flaky green paint.
12)

What is the title of chapter thirteen? (from Chapter 13: The Weekly Test)

The Weekly Test.
Listen to Me.
You Can't Spell.
Please Me.
13)

What is the title of chapter nine? (from Chapter 8: The Trunchbull; Chapter 9: The Parents)

Blubberball.
The parents.
Too Clever.
Help.
14)

What does Matilda refuse to promise for Miss Honey? (from Chapter 18: The Names; Chapter 19: The Practice)

To forget everything she has told her.
To not to marry when she is older.
To not perform her miracles anymore.
To not go back to school.
15)

What is Miss Honey's first name? (from Chapter 7: Miss Honey)

Jane.
Petra.
Susanna.
Jenny.
16)

What does Miss Honey think that Matilda"s ability move objects with is connected to? (from Chapter 15: The Second Miracle)

Her brain power.
Her anger.
Her sense of honer.
Her sporting prowess.
17)

Which character in the book is Miss Honey's aunt? (from Chapter 18: The Names; Chapter 19: The Practice)

Miss Trunchbull.
Miss Davison.
Mrs. Wormwood.
Mrs. Prune.
18)

What does it feel like is shooting from Matilda's eyes? (from Chapter 14: The First Miracle)

Silver forks.
Invisible feet.
Invisible arms.
Lightning bolts.
19)

What is Miss Honey's first name? (from Chapter 20: The Third Miracle)

Louise.
Jenny.
Rose.
Anna.
20)

What class is Matilda moved into? (from Chapter 21: A New Home)

The class below.
The class above.
The higest class.
The middle class.
21)

What does Hortensia say is the one thing Miss Trunchbull on girls? (from Chapter 10: Throwing the Hammer; Chapter 11: Bruce Bogtrotter and the Cake; Chapter 12: Lavender)

Earrings.
Necklaces.
Buns.
Pigtails.
22)

What does Matilda say was used to tip over the glass? (from Chapter 15: The Second Miracle)

Her eyes.
Her feet.
Her mind.
Her hands.
23)

What does Lavender plan to drop into Miss Trunchbull's glass of water? (from Chapter 13: The Weekly Test)

A toad.
A spider.
A newt.
A frog.
24)

What does the author the narrow lane is no wider than? (from Chapter 15: The Second Miracle)

An alleyway.
A highway lance.
A rutted cart track.
Parking space.
25)

Who does Miss Honey have to tell to stop grinning? (from Chapter 7: Miss Honey)

Lavender.
Bruce.
Nigel.
Matilda.
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