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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. Where are Matilda"s family moving to?
(a) Thailand.
(b) Poland.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

2. What does Matilda will the glass on Miss Trunchball's table to do?
(a) Topple over.
(b) Rise to the ceiling.
(c) Crack.
(d) Smash on top of Miss Trunchbull's head.

3. What two things does Magnus ask Trunchball to give back to Miss Honey?
(a) Her house and wages.
(b) Her clothes and furniture.
(c) Hre life and confidence.
(d) Her job and dignity.

4. What does the little boy Trunchbull is holding notice is moving by itself?
(a) The glass.
(b) The table.
(c) The chalk.
(d) The chair.

5. What does the author compare the size of Miss Honey's kitchen to?
(a) A clothes cupboard.
(b) A child's bedroom.
(c) An assembly room.
(d) A dining room.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Miss Honey say is the greatest miracle anyone has ever performed?

3. Who did Miss Honey"s father invite to live with them after the death of his wife?

4. What does Matilda tip over to prove her powers to Miss Honey?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Miss Honey tells Matilda about her life?

2. How did Miss Honey find her current house?

3. How does Trunchbull try to force the children into making a mistake?

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

5. How does Miss Honey react when Matilda topples the glass?

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

7. How do the class and the teachers react to Miss Trunchbull fainting?

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

9. Summarize the novel.

10. Describe Miss Honey's house?

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