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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 are the names of the stories that Matilda tells Hortensia she has read?
(a) Just so stories.
(b) Grimm Brother's stories.
(c) Even so stories.
(d) William Tell stories.

2. How does Hortensia get in trouble with Miss Trunchball the first time?
(a) She refused to do any work in class.
(b) She pulled Truchbull's hair.
(c) She swore at the Trunchball.
(d) She poured golden syrup over Trunchbull's chair.

3. What does Trunchbull claim Bruce stole from the kitchen?
(a) Strawberries.
(b) Coffee icecream.
(c) Chocolate cake.
(d) Snickerbars.

4. What author did Matilda travel to India with?
(a) Ernest Hemingway.
(b) George Elliott.
(c) Joseph Conrad.
(d) Rudyard Kipling.

5. Complete the following of Mr. Wormwood's many insults "you ignorant little..."
(a) Potato.
(b) Beetroot.
(c) Scab
(d) Squirt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What standard does Miss Honey think Matilda could get to in a few years time with the right coaching?

2. What magazine does Mr. Wormwood read from cover to cover every week?

3. What color tie does Mr. Wormwood wear in this chapter?

4. What kind of car is Matilda's father glad to buy?

5. What animal does the author compare Matilda's father to?

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