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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which town did Miss Honey go to teaching training college?

2. What does Lavender plan to drop into Miss Trunchbull's glass of water?

3. How does the author describe the brick Miss Honey"s house is made from?

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

5. What does Matilda refuse to promise for Miss Honey?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Trunchbull react to the words on the board?

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

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

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

5. How does Trunchbull upset Matilda in this section?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What character in the book could you identify with most and why? Why is it important for a children's book for a reader to be able to identify with at least one character?

Essay Topic 2

Why is Michael, Matilda's brother, such a minor character in the book? What is his role in the story? Do you think the author treats his character well?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following adult characters and write about what their life was like as a child. How did their upbringing contribute to who they were as an adult.

1. Mr. Wormwood.

2. Mrs. Wormwood.

3. Miss Trunchball.

4. Miss Honey.

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