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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Miss Honey's front door covered with?
(a) Spider webs.
(b) Flaky green paint.
(c) Miss Honey's favorite poems.
(d) Photographs of children.

4. What does Matilda tip over to prove her powers to Miss Honey?
(a) A car.
(b) A glass.
(c) A fish tank.
(d) A jar.

5. Why does Trunchbull tell Matilda she doesn't like her?
(a) Her mother is nasty.
(b) She is a worm.
(c) Her father is a crook.
(d) Her brother is stupid.

6. What does it feel like is shooting from Matilda's eyes?
(a) Lightning bolts.
(b) Invisible feet.
(c) Invisible arms.
(d) Silver forks.

7. Who is the only member of Matilda's family who waves goodbye?
(a) Mr. Wormwood.
(b) Michael.
(c) Her dog.
(d) Mrs. Wormwood.

8. Why does Matilda think being in the school is like being in a cage with a cobra?
(a) You have to keep very still.
(b) You have to learn to behave quickly.
(c) You have to be very fast on your feet.
(d) You have to constantly keep your grip on the cobra.

9. Which story that Matilda told her does Lavender most admire?
(a) The story about her father's hat.
(b) The story about the library.
(c) The story about the hairtonic.
(d) The story about the parrot.

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

11. Where are Matilda"s family moving to?
(a) Thailand.
(b) Spain.
(c) Poland.
(d) France.

12. How does Miss Honey thank Matilda for her help?
(a) She winks at her.
(b) She hugs her.
(c) She invites her for tea.
(d) She gives her money.

13. What does Matilda say she was flying past on silver wings?
(a) The birds.
(b) The stars.
(c) The clouds.
(d) The school.

14. How does Miss Honey react to Miss Trunchbull storming out of the classroom?
(a) She locks the classroom door.
(b) She dismisses the class.
(c) She runs after Miss Trunchbull.
(d) She cries.

15. What does the author the narrow lane is no wider than?
(a) A rutted cart track.
(b) An alleyway.
(c) Parking space.
(d) A highway lance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of chapter fifteen?

2. What is the name of the poet Miss Honey references in this section?

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

4. What is Trunchbull's first name?

5. Who does Miss Honey live with?

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