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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. What do Matilda's think is in the house when they can't find anyone?
(a) A ghost.
(b) An angel.
(c) A murderer.
(d) A ghoul.

2. What does Miss Honey say is an amazing thing?
(a) The animal world.
(b) Childrens' imaginations.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) The human brain.

3. Who does Matilda write a poem about?
(a) Lavender.
(b) Miss Trunchbull.
(c) Nigel.
(d) Miss Honey.

4. What was Julius Rottwinkle eating during scripture lessons?
(a) Terry's chocolate.
(b) Lemon sorbets.
(c) Liquorice Allsorts.
(d) Toffee bonbons.

5. What does the author say has made Matilda's life with her parents bearable?
(a) Punishing them.
(b) Reading her books.
(c) Visiting the library.
(d) Going to school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the natural color of Mrs. Wormwood's hair?

2. What kind of cars does Matilda's father sell?

3. Why does Matilda's father think it doesn't matter if you can do math or not?

4. How does Miss Honey make sure Matilda does not get bored from school?

5. What does Matilda's father do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dahl say parents usually think of their children?

2. How does Mr. Wormwood react to Matilda's trick?

3. Describe the chokey.

4. How do Matilda"s parents treat her brother differently to how they treat her?

5. How does Matilda react to her parent's insults in this section?

6. How does Matilda's parents react when she asks if she can eat her meal in the dining room?

7. In what way is Matilda head and shoulders above the rest of the class?

8. How does Miss Honey feel when she leaves Matilda's parents?

9. How does Matilda get back at her whole family in this section?

10. What does Miss Trunchbull state about her own childhood?

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