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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. What do Matilda's think is in the house when they can't find anyone?
(a) A ghoul.
(b) A ghost.
(c) A murderer.
(d) An angel.

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

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

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

5. What is Matilda's surname?
(a) Petersen.
(b) Honey.
(c) Jones.
(d) Wormwood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Trunchball march like?

2. What does Matilda tell her father that the bits of leather stuck to his forehead look like?

3. Where is Matilda's mother while Matilda is at the library?

4. What does Matilda use to get her father's hat off of the hat stand?

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

(see the answer key)

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