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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 does Miss Trunchbull inspect before the start of the lesson?
(a) The children's hands.
(b) The children's noses.
(c) The children's exercise books.
(d) The children's feet.

2. What does Dahl say teachers have to listen to from proud parents?
(a) Twaddle.
(b) Lies.
(c) Spew.
(d) Waddle.

3. What does Matilda refuse to promise for Miss Honey?
(a) To not go back to school.
(b) To not perform her miracles anymore.
(c) To not to marry when she is older.
(d) To forget everything she has told her.

4. How does Miss Honey make sure Matilda does not get bored from school?
(a) She gets Matilda to teach the other children.
(b) She gives her higher level books to read.
(c) She pays for a private tutor.
(d) She teaches Matilda after school.

5. What does the author say has made Matilda's life with her parents bearable?
(a) Reading her books.
(b) Punishing them.
(c) Going to school.
(d) Visiting the library.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Miss Honey's first name?

2. Why does Trunchbull tell Matilda she doesn't like her?

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

4. What did Miss Honey do every time her aunt entered the room?

5. What kind of mouth does the cook have?

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