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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 Miss Honey rent her house from?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) The mayor.
(c) A shopkeeper.
(d) A farmer.

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

3. What does Miss Trunchbull inspect before the start of the lesson?
(a) The children's feet.
(b) The children's noses.
(c) The children's hands.
(d) The children's exercise books.

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

5. What does Miss Trunchbull believe Matilda is lying about?
(a) Reading Dickens.
(b) Traveling to Spain.
(c) Reading Chaucher.
(d) Knowing her times tables.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Miss Honey say must have knocked over the glass?

2. Who becomes the school's new headmaster?

3. Who was Miss Honey's cottage built for?

4. What does Miss Honey receive telling her that has been found?

5. What did Miss Honey"s father do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Trunchbull upset Matilda in this section?

2. How does Trunchbull force answers from the children?

3. Describe the walk to Miss Honey's house.

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

5. How do the class and the teachers react to Miss Trunchbull fainting?

6. What information does Matilda get from Miss Honey at the end of her stay?

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

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

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

10. Describe Miss Honey's house?

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