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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 did Matilda's parents call her rather than congratulating her for her speech abilities?
(a) A looney tune.
(b) A foolish little girl.
(c) A chatterbox.
(d) A random number.

2. What does Mr. Workwood say it means if you have good strong hair?
(a) You have a happy life.
(b) You have lots of money.
(c) You are in strong health.
(d) You have a good strong brain.

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

4. What does Matilda use to get her father's hat off of the hat stand?
(a) A barge pole.
(b) A wooden spoon.
(c) A walking stick.
(d) An oar.

5. What kind of girls does Mrs. Wormwood say she is not in favor of?
(a) Loud girls.
(b) Bluestocking girls.
(c) Redstocking girls.
(d) Unmarried girls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Miss Honey live with?

2. Who is first on Matilda's list for revenge?

3. What is the title of chapter one?

4. Why does the librarian become concerned with Matilda?

5. What does Matilda's father do with the sawdust?

(see the answer key)

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