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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. What does Dahl say teachers have to listen to from proud parents?
(a) Waddle.
(b) Lies.
(c) Twaddle.
(d) Spew.

2. What kind of jackets does Matilda's father like wearing?
(a) Colorful checked jackets.
(b) Cordroy Jackets.
(c) Sport jackets.
(d) Black and white striped jackets.

3. What was the name of the school's headmistress?
(a) Miss Trunchball.
(b) Mrs. Ragemachine.
(c) Mr. Goodness.
(d) Mr. Hardbull.

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

5. What material does Matilda's father say is the secret to his success?
(a) Sawdust.
(b) Cotton wool.
(c) Bread crumbs.
(d) Hair dye.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color tie does Mr. Wormwood wear in this chapter?

2. Who does Matilda write a poem about?

3. What was Mr. Wormwood's face as dark as when he arrives back from work in the Ghost chapter?

4. What does Matilda use to get her father's hat off of the hat stand?

5. What did Matilda's parents call her rather than congratulating her for her speech abilities?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Miss Honey make sure she doesn't single Matilda out?

2. How does Mr. Wormwood react at work when he realizes he can't remove his hat?

3. Why does Miss Trunchbull say she has such respect for Matilda's father?

4. How does Bruce Bogtrotter get one up on Trunchbull in this section?

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

6. How does Mr. Wormwood cheat his customers?

7. In what way is Matilda head and shoulders above the rest of the class?

8. Why is Mr. Wormwood so proud of his hair?

9. How does Mr. Wormwood react to Matilda's trick?

10. How does Matilda get back at her whole family in this section?

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