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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 Matilda's new school?
(a) St. George Primary.
(b) Teahouse Primary.
(c) Crunchem Primary.
(d) Letterman Primary.

2. Who became Miss Honey's legal guardian after the death of her parents?
(a) Her friend's family.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her schoolteacher.
(d) Her aunt.

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

4. What kind of car is Matilda's father glad to buy?
(a) One with no sparkplug.
(b) With with flat tires.
(c) One with no engine.
(d) One with the gears worn out.

5. What does the author say has made Matilda's life with her parents bearable?
(a) Visiting the library.
(b) Going to school.
(c) Reading her books.
(d) Punishing them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of chapter 21?

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

3. Why does Hortensia say parents don't complain about Trunchbull?

4. What two authors does Matilda say her parents should read to learn more about life?

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

(see the answer key)

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