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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18: The Names; Chapter 19: The Practice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Miss Honey say is the greatest miracle anyone has ever performed?
(a) Matilda tipping over the glass.
(b) Jesus walking on water.
(c) Trunchbull winning an Olympic medal.
(d) Jesus making water into wine.

2. What material does the author compare Miss Honey's body to?
(a) Marble.
(b) Paper.
(c) Porcelain.
(d) China.

3. What kind of cars does Matilda's father sell?
(a) Ferraris.
(b) Japanese cars.
(c) Second hand cars.
(d) Minis.

4. What does the author say Matilda's parents think of her as?
(a) A ruin.
(b) A blister.
(c) A donkey.
(d) A scab.

5. What author did Matilda travel to India with?
(a) George Elliott.
(b) Rudyard Kipling.
(c) Joseph Conrad.
(d) Ernest Hemingway.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must always be on the table when the headmistress teaches the class?

2. Why does the librarian become concerned with Matilda?

3. What does the author the narrow lane is no wider than?

4. What does the author say has made Matilda's life with her parents bearable?

5. What is the name of the boy with dirty hands?

(see the answer key)

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