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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. How does Matilda's father get the hat off of his head?
(a) He cuts it off.
(b) He burns it off.
(c) He pulls it off.
(d) He has an operation.

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

3. What does Miss Honey invite Matilda for?
(a) Lunch at a cafe.
(b) Tea at her house.
(c) A lecture at the university.
(d) A picnic in the park.

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

5. Why does Matilda think being in the school is like being in a cage with a cobra?
(a) You have to keep very still.
(b) You have to learn to behave quickly.
(c) You have to constantly keep your grip on the cobra.
(d) You have to be very fast on your feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Matilda begin to lose herself in everyday?

2. What material does the author compare Miss Honey's body to?

3. How does Miss Honey make sure Matilda does not get bored from school?

4. What kind of pet does Matilda put up the chimney?

5. What did Hortensia put in Miss Trunchbull's gym knickers?

(see the answer key)

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