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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. Where does Miss Honey say the children can go until it is time for their next lesson?
(a) The TV room.
(b) Home.
(c) The playground.
(d) The sweet shop.

2. What does Lavender plan to drop into Miss Trunchbull's glass of water?
(a) A frog.
(b) A toad.
(c) A newt.
(d) A spider.

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

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

5. What is Miss Honey's first name?
(a) Anna.
(b) Louise.
(c) Rose.
(d) Jenny.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Magnus say will happen if Trunchbull does not do as he says?

3. Which story that Matilda told her does Lavender most admire?

4. What is Trunchbull's first name?

5. Who becomes the school's new headmaster?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Matilda scare Trunchbull in this section?

2. Why does Lavender want to get revenge on Trunchbull?

3. How does Miss Honey react to Miss Trunchbull storming out of the classroom?

4. How does Matilda family react when they leave her behind?

5. What does Miss Honey tells Matilda about her life?

6. How does Miss Honey's life get better after Trunchbull leaves?

7. Summarize the novel.

8. How does Miss Honey react when Matilda topples the glass?

9. What indications are there that Miss Honey is poor?

10. How does Lavender decide to get revenge on Trunchbull?

(see the answer keys)

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