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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. How does Trunchbull react to the message?
(a) She throws Matilda across the room.
(b) She jumps at Miss Honey.
(c) She faints.
(d) She runs out of the room.

2. What does it feel like is shooting from Matilda's eyes?
(a) Silver forks.
(b) Lightning bolts.
(c) Invisible feet.
(d) Invisible arms.

3. What is Trunchbull's first name?
(a) Noddy.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Bertha.
(d) Agatha.

4. What does Miss Honey invite Matilda for?
(a) Tea at her house.
(b) Lunch at a cafe.
(c) A lecture at the university.
(d) A picnic in the park.

5. Who does Miss Honey live with?
(a) With the local farmer.
(b) With her aunt.
(c) With her brother.
(d) She lives by herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of look does Matilda have on her face after she tips over the glass?

2. Who does Miss Trunchbull accuse of putting the newt in her glass of water?

3. Who becomes the school's new headmaster?

4. What does Miss Honey think that Matilda"s ability move objects with is connected to?

5. How does Trunchbull try to force the class into making a mistake?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Trunchbull upset Matilda in this section?

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

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

4. Why does Matilda think she has the power she has?

5. Describe Miss Honey's house?

6. How does Matilda practice moving objects at home?

7. Summarize the novel.

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

9. How does Trunchbull try to force the children into making a mistake?

10. How does Trunchbull force answers from the children?

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