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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 writer does Matilda tell her father was bald?
(a) John Steinbeck.
(b) William Shakespeare.
(c) Christopher Marlowe.
(d) Charles Dickens.

2. Why does Miss Trunchbull believe Matilda is a difficult child?
(a) She has a reputation within the area.
(b) She is always showing off.
(c) She saw her playing roughly with the other children.
(d) Mr. Wormwood told her so.

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

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

5. What does Miss Trunchball say are hard to squash?
(a) Bad boys.
(b) Bumblebees.
(c) Bad girls.
(d) Worms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the village's librarian?

2. What does Matilda say she was flying past on silver wings?

3. Why does Trunchbull tell Matilda she doesn't like her?

4. Who teaches Matilda's class in chapter thirteen?

5. What has Michael inherited from his father?

(see the answer key)

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