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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18: The Names; Chapter 19: The Practice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Matilda's surname?
(a) Jones.
(b) Petersen.
(c) Wormwood.
(d) Honey.

2. Who does Miss Trunchbull accuse of putting the newt in her glass of water?
(a) Bruce.
(b) Nigel.
(c) Lavender.
(d) Matilda.

3. Which of the following words does Trunchbull use to describe Bruce Bogtrotter?
(a) Beetroot.
(b) Blackhead.
(c) Rat.
(d) Wrangler.

4. What does the author compare the size of Miss Honey's kitchen to?
(a) A child's bedroom.
(b) An assembly room.
(c) A dining room.
(d) A clothes cupboard.

5. What is Mrs. Wormwood's hair the same silvery color as?
(a) A tightrope walker's tights.
(b) A parrot's feathers.
(c) An old woman's hair.
(d) Silver coiins.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the author describe the brick Miss Honey"s house is made from?

3. What is the name of Matilda's best friend at school?

4. How does Miss Trunchbull react when she first sees the newt?

5. Why does Matilda's father think it doesn't matter if you can do math or not?

(see the answer key)

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