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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. What kind of pet does Matilda put up the chimney?
(a) A cat.
(b) A parrot.
(c) An owl.
(d) A dog.

2. What does Miss Honey say is the greatest miracle anyone has ever performed?
(a) Matilda tipping over the glass.
(b) Trunchbull winning an Olympic medal.
(c) Jesus making water into wine.
(d) Jesus walking on water.

3. What does Miss Honey say is an amazing thing?
(a) Childrens' imaginations.
(b) The animal world.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) The human brain.

4. What does Matilda's father say he has in his head?
(a) A pen and paper.
(b) A calulator.
(c) A computer.
(d) A parrot.

5. Why does Hortensia say parents don't complain about Trunchbull?
(a) The hired her in the first place.
(b) They don't know the truth.
(c) They are too scared.
(d) They agree with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say Matilda's parents think of her as?

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

3. What is the name of the boy with dirty hands?

4. What is the natural color of Mrs. Wormwood's hair?

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

(see the answer key)

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