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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. Where was Miss Honey's family house located?
(a) At the farm.
(b) In the woods.
(c) Next to the postoffice.
(d) In the center of the village.

2. What member of Miss Honey's family died when she was only five?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) Her cousin.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her sister.

3. Where is Matilda's mother while Matilda is at the library?
(a) At her boyfriend's.
(b) At home.
(c) At bingo.
(d) At the supermarket.

4. Why does Trunchbull tell Matilda she doesn't like her?
(a) Her brother is stupid.
(b) She is a worm.
(c) Her mother is nasty.
(d) Her father is a crook.

5. What animal does the author compare Matilda's father to?
(a) A dog.
(b) A rat.
(c) A lion.
(d) A mouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of mouth does the cook have?

2. Why does Matilda think being in the school is like being in a cage with a cobra?

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

4. What does the author say Matilda's parents think of her as?

5. Who does Matilda write a poem about?

(see the answer key)

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