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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. Why does Matilda say she made the glass tip over?
(a) She was angry at being accused at something she hadn't done.
(b) She was worried Trunchbull would eat the newt.
(c) She was worried the newt would suffocate.
(d) She was worried Trunchbull would pick on Lavender.

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

3. What is the title of chapter 14?
(a) A Glimmer of Hope.
(b) Loving Not Caring.
(c) The First Miracle.
(d) Finding Yourself.

4. Who does Miss Trunchbull accuse of putting the newt in her glass of water?
(a) Nigel.
(b) Lavender.
(c) Bruce.
(d) Matilda.

5. What does Matilda refuse to promise for Miss Honey?
(a) To not to marry when she is older.
(b) To not perform her miracles anymore.
(c) To forget everything she has told her.
(d) To not go back to school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Matilda think being in the school is like being in a cage with a cobra?

2. What is different about Miss Honey's door?

3. What serves as chairs in Miss Honey"s sitting room?

4. How does Miss Trunchbull react when she first sees the newt?

5. What is the first word the chalk writes on the board?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Miss Trunchbull state that she has such a problem with Matilda?

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

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

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

5. What does Trunchbull say would have happened if there had been a newt in her glass?

6. How does Matilda knock over the glass in this section?

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

8. Summarize the novel.

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

10. How does Miss Honey react to Matilda's claims that she toppled the glass?

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