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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. Who does Trunchbull call a real pillar of our society?
(a) Miss Honey.
(b) Margeret Thatcher.
(c) Mr. Wormwood.
(d) Matilda.

2. What did Hortensia put in Miss Trunchbull's gym knickers?
(a) Leech powder.
(b) Itching powder.
(c) Rash powder.
(d) Burning powder.

3. What does Matilda begin to lose herself in everyday?
(a) Reading.
(b) Running.
(c) Dreaming.
(d) Writing.

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

5. Where is Matilda's mother while Matilda is at the library?
(a) At the supermarket.
(b) At her boyfriend's.
(c) At home.
(d) At bingo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Julius Rottwinkle eating during scripture lessons?

2. What does the author say Mr. Wormwood looks like in his loud suit?

3. What color does the author say is now Mr. Wormwood's hair?

4. What does Dahl say teachers have to listen to from proud parents?

5. What is the name of Matilda's new school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mrs. Wormwood's views on little girls?

2. How does Mr. Wormwood upset Matilda in this chapter?

3. How does Matilda react to the librarian claims that Matilda is not an ordinary child?

4. What does this chapter tell us about Trunchbull's past?

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

6. How does Matilda get back at her father first time she plays a trick on him?

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

8. Why does Miss Trunchbull say she has such respect for Matilda's father?

9. How does Miss Trunchbull react when she sees a little girl with pigtails?

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

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