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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21: A New Home.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Mrs. Trunchbull's lock in cupboard?
(a) The Pokey.
(b) The Jimbo.
(c) The Chokey.
(d) The Thimble.

2. What is the first thing Miss Honey hands out to the children?
(a) Pens.
(b) Name badges.
(c) Exercise books.
(d) Glasses of milk.

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

4. What color tie does Mr. Wormwood wear in this chapter?
(a) A green tie.
(b) A yellow tie.
(c) A blue tie.
(d) A purple tie.

5. What serves as chairs in Miss Honey"s sitting room?
(a) Wooden boxes.
(b) Logs.
(c) Old TV sets.
(d) Stools.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of chapter 21?

2. What does the author say Matilda's parents think of her as?

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

4. What was Mr. Wormwood's face as dark as when he arrives back from work in the Ghost chapter?

5. Why does Matilda say she wants to eat her supper in the dining room?

(see the answer key)

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