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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16: Miss Honey's Cottage; Chapter 17: Miss Honey's story.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mrs. Wormwood's hair the same silvery color as?
(a) A parrot's feathers.
(b) An old woman's hair.
(c) Silver coiins.
(d) A tightrope walker's tights.

2. Why does Hortensia say parents don't complain about Trunchbull?
(a) They don't know the truth.
(b) They are too scared.
(c) The hired her in the first place.
(d) They agree with her.

3. What color does the author say is now Mr. Wormwood's hair?
(a) A sparkling gold.
(b) A dirty silver.
(c) A bonny orange.
(d) A bright red.

4. What was Julius Rottwinkle eating during scripture lessons?
(a) Lemon sorbets.
(b) Terry's chocolate.
(c) Toffee bonbons.
(d) Liquorice Allsorts.

5. What does the author say has made Matilda's life with her parents bearable?
(a) Punishing them.
(b) Reading her books.
(c) Visiting the library.
(d) Going to school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What serves as chairs in Miss Honey"s sitting room?

2. What kind of girls does Mrs. Wormwood say she is not in favor of?

3. What is the name of the poet Miss Honey references in this section?

4. Who does Miss Honey live with?

5. What is the name of Mrs. Trunchbull's lock in cupboard?

(see the answer key)

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