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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 constantly keep your grip on the cobra.
(c) You have to learn to behave quickly.
(d) You have to be very fast on your feet.

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

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

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

6. What does Miss Honey think that Matilda"s ability move objects with is connected to?
(a) Her anger.
(b) Her brain power.
(c) Her sporting prowess.
(d) Her sense of honer.

7. 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.

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

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

10. What did Miss Honey"s father do for a living?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A nurse.
(c) A musician.
(d) A lawyer.

11. Which part of Nigel's body does Miss Trunchbull grab until he answers correctly?
(a) His nose.
(b) His hair.
(c) His arm.
(d) His feet.

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

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

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

15. What does Matilda will the glass on Miss Trunchball's table to do?
(a) Smash on top of Miss Trunchbull's head.
(b) Crack.
(c) Topple over.
(d) Rise to the ceiling.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who died in Miss Honey"s family when she was only two years old?

2. How does Trunchbull try to force the class into making a mistake?

3. Who does Miss Trunchbull accuse of putting the newt in her glass of water?

4. Who does Miss Honey rent her house from?

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

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