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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 has achieved what she could.
(d) She is now happier.

2. How does Miss Trunchbull react when she first sees the newt?
(a) She throws Lavender out of the window.
(b) She faints.
(c) She jumps out of her chair.
(d) She runs from the room.

3. 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.

4. Who died in Miss Honey"s family when she was only two years old?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her mother.

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

6. What does Miss Trunchbull believe Matilda is lying about?
(a) Reading Dickens.
(b) Traveling to Spain.
(c) Reading Chaucher.
(d) Knowing her times tables.

7. What is the name of the boy with dirty hands?
(a) Frankie.
(b) Nigel.
(c) Peter.
(d) Sidney.

8. What is the first word the chalk writes on the board?
(a) Magnus.
(b) Death.
(c) Agatha.
(d) Love.

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

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

11. What is the title of chapter 21?
(a) A New Life.
(b) A New Home.
(c) Bye Bye.
(d) Gone.

12. What two things does Magnus ask Trunchball to give back to Miss Honey?
(a) Her job and dignity.
(b) Her clothes and furniture.
(c) Hre life and confidence.
(d) Her house and wages.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nigel try to revive Miss Trunchbull?

2. What does Matilda think is the first indicator that Miss Honey is poor?

3. What did Miss Honey"s father do for a living?

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

5. Why does Matilda think being in the school is like being in a cage with a cobra?

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