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

2. What does Miss Trunchball march like?
(a) A Navy Seal.
(b) A stormtrooper.
(c) A mafia boss.
(d) A robot.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say has made Matilda's life with her parents bearable?

2. Where does Matilda's father get his sawdust from?

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

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

5. Why does the librarian become concerned with Matilda?

(see the answer key)

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