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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. How does Miss Trunchbull react when she first sees the newt?
(a) She runs from the room.
(b) She throws Lavender out of the window.
(c) She jumps out of her chair.
(d) She faints.

2. What standard does Miss Honey think Matilda could get to in a few years time with the right coaching?
(a) High school standard.
(b) University standard.
(c) Business school standard.
(d) A-level standard.

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

4. What does Matilda's father do for a living?
(a) A garbage collector.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A gardener.
(d) A car salesman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Honey say Miss Trunchbull can liquidize children like?

2. Who wrote the Red Pony?

3. What does Lavender plan to drop into Miss Trunchbull's glass of water?

4. Who does Matilda's father say will be joining him in his business?

5. What does the author say Miss Honey's sitting room is as bare as?

(see the answer key)

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