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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Miss Trunchbull inspect before the start of the lesson?
(a) The children's feet.
(b) The children's noses.
(c) The children's exercise books.
(d) The children's hands.

2. Why did Miss Honey"s aunt claim she owed her a lot of money?
(a) She had paid her college fees.
(b) She had been looking after her.
(c) She had stolen money from her.
(d) She had paid for her wedding.

3. Who does Miss Trunchbull accuse of putting the newt in her glass of water?
(a) Bruce.
(b) Nigel.
(c) Lavender.
(d) Matilda.

4. Which of the following words does Trunchbull use to describe Bruce Bogtrotter?
(a) Wrangler.
(b) Beetroot.
(c) Rat.
(d) Blackhead.

5. What does Magnus say will happen if Trunchbull does not do as he says?
(a) He will torture her.
(b) He will follow her forever.
(c) He will call the police.
(d) He will kill her.

6. Why does Miss Honey think Matilda can no longer move objects with her eyes?
(a) She drained all her powers.
(b) Her brain is now being challenged.
(c) She is now happier.
(d) She has achieved what she could.

7. What does the author say Miss Honey's sitting room is as bare as?
(a) A prison cell.
(b) A village library.
(c) A cardboard box.
(d) A student's fridge.

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

9. Who does Miss Honey rent her house from?
(a) A farmer.
(b) The mayor.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) A shopkeeper.

10. What is the title of chapter thirteen?
(a) Please Me.
(b) The Weekly Test.
(c) You Can't Spell.
(d) Listen to Me.

11. Who drags Trunchbull out of the classroom?
(a) The children.
(b) The police.
(c) The teachers.
(d) The firemen.

12. How does Trunchbull try to force the class into making a mistake?
(a) Spelling word backwards.
(b) Threatening to throw them through the window.
(c) Making them cry.
(d) Sitting on their stomachs.

13. How does Nigel try to revive Miss Trunchbull?
(a) He pours water over her head.
(b) He shakes her.
(c) He puts the newt on her face.
(d) He slaps her.

14. Who teaches Matilda's class in chapter thirteen?
(a) Lavender.
(b) Matilda.
(c) Miss Honey.
(d) Miss Trunchbull.

15. How does the author describe the brick Miss Honey"s house is made from?
(a) Red, new and shiny.
(b) Red, old and crumbly.
(c) Yellow, sickly and cracked.
(d) Brown, ancient and sturdy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Matilda"s family moving to?

2. What serves as chairs in Miss Honey"s sitting room?

3. Who was Miss Honey's cottage built for?

4. What does Matilda practice moving with her eyes at home?

5. Why did Miss Honey hate her aunt?

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