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

2. In which part of her body does Matilda feel the electricity build up?
(a) Behind her eyes.
(b) In between her ears.
(c) At the tips of her toes.
(d) In her fingertips.

3. What is the color of the pitcher that Miss Trunchbull pours water from?
(a) Blue.
(b) Purple.
(c) Orange.
(d) Red.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Trunchbull react to the message?

2. Who becomes the school's new headmaster?

3. What is the name of the book Miss Trunchbull references?

4. What does Miss Honey say is the greatest miracle anyone has ever performed?

5. Which part of Nigel's body does Miss Trunchbull grab until he answers correctly?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Matilda practice moving objects at home?

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

5. What is Matilda's plan to get back at Trunchbull?

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

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

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

9. How does Trunchbull upset Matilda in this section?

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

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