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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. Which character in the book is Miss Honey's aunt?

2. How does Miss Honey thank Matilda for her help?

3. What is the name of Miss Honey's father?

4. How does Nigel try to revive Miss Trunchbull?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Summarize the novel.

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

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

5. Describe Miss Honey's house?

6. How does Trunchbull force answers from the children?

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

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

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

10. How does Matilda practice moving objects at home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How important is the tone of the book to its content? How would a less friendly, less melancholic tone change the story?

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following characters and write what you think will happen to them in their future.

1. Matilda.

2. Michael.

3. Miss Trunchball.

4. Mr. Wormwood.

5. Lavender.

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