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

2. What is the name of Matilda's best friend at school?
(a) Nigel.
(b) Henrietta.
(c) Lavender.
(d) Bruce.

3. What is Hortensia eating while she talks to Matilda and Lavender?
(a) Oranges.
(b) Ice cream.
(c) Crisps.
(d) Chocolate.

4. What is the title of chapter nine?
(a) Blubberball.
(b) Help.
(c) Too Clever.
(d) The parents.

5. What animal does the author compare Matilda's father to?
(a) A rat.
(b) A mouse.
(c) A dog.
(d) A lion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Miss Honey have to tell to stop grinning?

2. Why does Miss Trunchbull believe Matilda is a difficult child?

3. What book does the librarian suggest Matilda reads as her first adult book?

4. What color does Mrs. Wormwood dye her hair?

5. What writer does Matilda tell her father was bald?

(see the answer key)

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