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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hortensia put in Miss Trunchbull's gym knickers?
(a) Leech powder.
(b) Burning powder.
(c) Rash powder.
(d) Itching powder.

2. What is the title of chapter two?
(a) The Pied Piper.
(b) Mr. Wormwood the Great Car Dealer.
(c) The Hat and the Superglue.
(d) The Hair Dye.

3. What color does Mrs. Wormwood dye her hair?
(a) Blonde.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Purple.

4. Who does Matilda's father say will be joining him in his business?
(a) Matilda.
(b) Miss Trunchball.
(c) Michael.
(d) Mrs. Wormwood.

5. What is the difference between how most parents talk about their children and how Matilda's parents talk about Matilda?
(a) They say she is genuis.
(b) They say she is beautiful every day.
(c) They say she is stupid.
(d) They say she can't watch TV.

6. What kind of cars does Matilda's father sell?
(a) Japanese cars.
(b) Ferraris.
(c) Second hand cars.
(d) Minis.

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

8. What is Matilda's surname?
(a) Jones.
(b) Petersen.
(c) Wormwood.
(d) Honey.

9. What does Matilda teach herself by the age of three?
(a) To write.
(b) To sing.
(c) To mimic.
(d) To read.

10. Why does Miss Trunchbull believe Matilda is a difficult child?
(a) She is always showing off.
(b) Mr. Wormwood told her so.
(c) She has a reputation within the area.
(d) She saw her playing roughly with the other children.

11. What does Miss Honey say is an amazing thing?
(a) Childrens' imaginations.
(b) The human brain.
(c) The animal world.
(d) Mathematics.

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

13. What is Miss Honey's first name?
(a) Petra.
(b) Susanna.
(c) Jenny.
(d) Jane.

14. What animal does the author compare Matilda's father to?
(a) A mouse.
(b) A rat.
(c) A lion.
(d) A dog.

15. What does Miss Trunchball march like?
(a) A robot.
(b) A Navy Seal.
(c) A stormtrooper.
(d) A mafia boss.

Short Answer Questions

1. What material does Matilda's father say is the secret to his success?

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

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

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

5. What standard does Miss Honey think Matilda could get to in a few years time with the right coaching?

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