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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15: The Second Miracle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Matilda's father say will be joining him in his business?
(a) Michael.
(b) Matilda.
(c) Miss Trunchball.
(d) Mrs. Wormwood.

2. Complete the following sentence - "even when your own child is a disgusting little..."
(a) Scab.
(b) Spot.
(c) Blister.
(d) Eyeball.

3. What did Hortensia put in Miss Trunchbull's gym knickers?
(a) Leech powder.
(b) Rash powder.
(c) Itching powder.
(d) Burning powder.

4. What is the title of chapter fifteen?
(a) A Tent for the Night.
(b) The Second Miracle.
(c) Runaway Newt.
(d) Matilda's Second Coming.

5. What does Miss Trunchbull believe Matilda is lying about?
(a) Knowing her times tables.
(b) Traveling to Spain.
(c) Reading Chaucher.
(d) Reading Dickens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does the author compare Matilda's father to?

2. Why does Matilda's father think it doesn't matter if you can do math or not?

3. What does Matilda will the glass on Miss Trunchball's table to do?

4. What does Trunchbull claim Bruce stole from the kitchen?

5. How does Miss Trunchbull react when she first sees the newt?

(see the answer key)

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