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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 member of Miss Honey's family died when she was only five?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her cousin.
(d) Her sister.

2. What does Matilda tip over to prove her powers to Miss Honey?
(a) A fish tank.
(b) A glass.
(c) A jar.
(d) A car.

3. Why did the piece of paper say Miss Honey's father left her aunt his house?
(a) For her kindness.
(b) She had had a hard life.
(c) For her love.
(d) He reminded him of his dead wife.

4. Why does Miss Honey think Matilda can no longer move objects with her eyes?
(a) She has achieved what she could.
(b) She is now happier.
(c) She drained all her powers.
(d) Her brain is now being challenged.

5. What does Matilda practice moving with her eyes at home?
(a) A piece of chalk.
(b) A cigar.
(c) A model airplane.
(d) A telephone.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Matilda say she was flying past on silver wings?

4. How does Nigel try to revive Miss Trunchbull?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Trunchbull upset Matilda in this section?

2. Why does Lavender want to get revenge on Trunchbull?

3. How does Lavender decide to get revenge on Trunchbull?

4. How does Miss Honey's life get better after Trunchbull leaves?

5. How does life at school get better after Trunchbull leaves?

6. What is Matilda's plan to get back at Trunchbull?

7. How does Matilda family react when they leave her behind?

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

9. How does Matilda practice moving objects at home?

10. Summarize the novel.

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