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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 does Matilda's father have stuck to his head after he takes off his hat?
(a) Blood.
(b) Dead skin.
(c) Brown leather.
(d) Hat liner.

2. What is the title of chapter fifteen?
(a) Runaway Newt.
(b) Matilda's Second Coming.
(c) A Tent for the Night.
(d) The Second Miracle.

3. What does Mr. Workwood say it means if you have good strong hair?
(a) You have a good strong brain.
(b) You have lots of money.
(c) You have a happy life.
(d) You are in strong health.

4. Which story that Matilda told her does Lavender most admire?
(a) The story about her father's hat.
(b) The story about the parrot.
(c) The story about the library.
(d) The story about the hairtonic.

5. How does the author describe the brick Miss Honey"s house is made from?
(a) Brown, ancient and sturdy.
(b) Yellow, sickly and cracked.
(c) Red, old and crumbly.
(d) Red, new and shiny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Matilda's teacher?

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

3. What does Miss Trunchball say are hard to squash?

4. What kind of girls does Mrs. Wormwood say she is not in favor of?

5. What does Miss Trunchbull inspect before the start of the lesson?

(see the answer key)

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