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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Matilda say was used to tip over the glass?
(a) Her feet.
(b) Her eyes.
(c) Her hands.
(d) Her mind.

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

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

4. How does Trunchbull react to the message?
(a) She jumps at Miss Honey.
(b) She runs out of the room.
(c) She faints.
(d) She throws Matilda across the room.

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

6. Which character in the book is Miss Honey's aunt?
(a) Miss Davison.
(b) Mrs. Prune.
(c) Miss Trunchbull.
(d) Mrs. Wormwood.

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

8. Where was Miss Honey's family house located?
(a) Next to the postoffice.
(b) In the woods.
(c) In the center of the village.
(d) At the farm.

9. Why does Matilda's parents agree to allow Matilda to live with Miss Honey?
(a) Matilda would be happier.
(b) They can't afford her.
(c) It would be less work for them.
(d) Miss Honey needs company.

10. In which part of her body does Matilda feel the electricity build up?
(a) At the tips of her toes.
(b) Behind her eyes.
(c) In between her ears.
(d) In her fingertips.

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

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

13. What is the color of the pitcher that Miss Trunchbull pours water from?
(a) Orange.
(b) Red.
(c) Purple.
(d) Blue.

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

15. Who was Miss Honey's cottage built for?
(a) A headmistress.
(b) A clergyman.
(c) A farm laborer.
(d) A nun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Miss Honey say must have knocked over the glass?

2. What does Matilda refuse to promise for Miss Honey?

3. What is the name of Miss Honey's father?

4. Why does Matilda say she made the glass tip over?

5. What is Trunchbull's first name?

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