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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. Where does Matilda's father get his sawdust from?
(a) The children's playground.
(b) The village farm.
(c) The golf club.
(d) The sawmill.

2. Why does Hortensia say that Miss Trunchbull likes to throw children?
(a) To break her throwing record.
(b) To break their bones.
(c) To keep her arm in at the hammer throw.
(d) To teach them a lesson.

3. What does Matilda practice moving with her eyes at home?
(a) A model airplane.
(b) A telephone.
(c) A cigar.
(d) A piece of chalk.

4. Why does Miss Trunchbull think Miss Honey wants to move Matilda into another class?
(a) She wants to get a promotion.
(b) She wants to look good.
(c) She wants Matilda to be a genuis.
(d) She wants to get rid of her.

5. What was Julius Rottwinkle eating during scripture lessons?
(a) Lemon sorbets.
(b) Terry's chocolate.
(c) Liquorice Allsorts.
(d) Toffee bonbons.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of mouth does the cook have?

3. What is different about Miss Honey's door?

4. What is the title of chapter fifteen?

5. Where is Matilda's mother while Matilda is at the library?

(see the answer key)

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