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

2. Who does Miss Trunchbull accuse of tipping over the glass?
(a) Bruce.
(b) Matilda.
(c) Nigel.
(d) Lavender.

3. Who does Miss Honey live with?
(a) With her aunt.
(b) With the local farmer.
(c) With her brother.
(d) She lives by herself.

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

5. Complete the following of Mr. Wormwood's many insults "you ignorant little..."
(a) Beetroot.
(b) Squirt.
(c) Scab
(d) Potato.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the names of the stories that Matilda tells Hortensia she has read?

2. What does Miss Honey say Miss Trunchbull can liquidize children like?

3. Why does Matilda think being in the school is like being in a cage with a cobra?

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

5. Which character in the book is Miss Honey's aunt?

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