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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Matilda's father say will be joining him in his business?
(a) Miss Trunchball.
(b) Matilda.
(c) Mrs. Wormwood.
(d) Michael.

2. What color tie does Mr. Wormwood wear in this chapter?
(a) A yellow tie.
(b) A blue tie.
(c) A purple tie.
(d) A green tie.

3. What does Miss Honey say is an amazing thing?
(a) The human brain.
(b) Childrens' imaginations.
(c) The animal world.
(d) Mathematics.

4. Where is Matilda's mother while Matilda is at the library?
(a) At the supermarket.
(b) At her boyfriend's.
(c) At home.
(d) At bingo.

5. What is Hortensia eating while she talks to Matilda and Lavender?
(a) Ice cream.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) Crisps.
(d) Oranges.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Matilda's brother?

2. What is the name of Matilda's new school?

3. Who do Matilda's parents think is in the house when they first hear talking?

4. What is the name of the village's librarian?

5. Who does Miss Honey have to tell to stop grinning?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Matilda avenge her father in this section?

2. What is Mrs. Wormwood's views on little girls?

3. How does Matilda get back at her father first time she plays a trick on him?

4. What does Dahl say parents usually think of their children?

5. Describe Miss Honey.

6. Describe Mr. Wormwood.

7. How does Matilda's father anger her in this section?

8. What does Miss Trunchbull state about her own childhood?

9. How does Miss Trunchbull react when she sees a little girl with pigtails?

10. How does Matilda react to her parent's insults in this section?

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