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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13: The Weekly Test.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What must always be on the table when the headmistress teaches the class?
(a) A bottle of coke and a glass.
(b) A jug of water and a glass.
(c) A plate of biscuits.
(d) A plate of cake.

2. Which story that Matilda told her does Lavender most admire?
(a) The story about the hairtonic.
(b) The story about the parrot.
(c) The story about the library.
(d) The story about her father's hat.

3. What was the name of the school's headmistress?
(a) Mr. Hardbull.
(b) Miss Trunchball.
(c) Mrs. Ragemachine.
(d) Mr. Goodness.

4. What does Matilda's father put in the gear boxes?
(a) Sawdust.
(b) Pebbles.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Water.

5. Where does Matilda's father get his sawdust from?
(a) The children's playground.
(b) The village farm.
(c) The sawmill.
(d) The golf club.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the title of chapter thirteen?

3. What did Hortensia put in Miss Trunchbull's gym knickers?

4. What does the author say has made Matilda's life with her parents bearable?

5. What does Mr. Workwood say it means if you have good strong hair?

(see the answer key)

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