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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13: The Weekly Test.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hortensia say that Miss Trunchbull likes to throw children?
(a) To break their bones.
(b) To teach them a lesson.
(c) To break her throwing record.
(d) To keep her arm in at the hammer throw.

2. What does Matilda's father do with the sawdust?
(a) He give away a free bag with every sale.
(b) He chews on it.
(c) He puts it into the car's petrol tank.
(d) He uses it to wax the cars.

3. Why does Matilda say she wants to eat her supper in the dining room?
(a) To watch the birds.
(b) To be alone.
(c) To read her book.
(d) To talk to her brother.

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

5. Who is first on Matilda's list for revenge?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Mrs. Phelps.
(d) Her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of mouth does the cook have?

2. Who teaches Matilda's class in chapter thirteen?

3. What is the fourth line of Miss Honey's poem?

4. What does Trunchbull claim Bruce stole from the kitchen?

5. What is the title of chapter thirteen?

(see the answer key)

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