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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: The Trunchbull; Chapter 9: The Parents.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the difference between how most parents talk about their children and how Matilda's parents talk about Matilda?
(a) They say she is stupid.
(b) They say she is beautiful every day.
(c) They say she can't watch TV.
(d) They say she is genuis.

3. What is the first thing Miss Honey hands out to the children?
(a) Exercise books.
(b) Pens.
(c) Name badges.
(d) Glasses of milk.

4. What book does the librarian suggest Matilda reads as her first adult book?
(a) Underworld.
(b) Great Expectations.
(c) Sense and Sensibility.
(d) Moll Flanders.

5. What has Michael inherited from his father?
(a) His love of books.
(b) His love of crookery.
(c) His love of soccer.
(d) His love of cars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mr. Wormwood's face as dark as when he arrives back from work in the Ghost chapter?

2. What did Matilda's parents call her rather than congratulating her for her speech abilities?

3. What does Mr. Wormwood use to turn back the numbers of the speedometer?

4. What does Miss Honey interrupt when she goes to see Matilda's parents?

5. What is the name of Matilda's brother?

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