Matilda Chapters 15-21 Test

The child _________ at the enormous elephants at the zoo.

• gaped

• animated

• peculiar

• rigid

The little girl is _________ of spiders; she screams and runs away whenever she sees one.

• rigid

• petrified

• triumph

• elated

The teacher was very kind, but she did not tolerate _______ or rude behavior from her students.

• petrified

• elated

• triumph

• impertinent

The birthday party was full of kids running everywhere; it was a scene of ____________.

• impertinent

• petrified

• chaos

• animated

The student was embarrassed about giving the wrong answer and blushed a deep ______.

• triumph

• crimson

• elated

• rigid

When Matilda discovers her new powers, who does she confide in?

• her mom

• Miss Honey

• her dad

• Miss Trunchbull

Why is Miss Honey poor?

• Her teaching job doesn't pay a lot.

• She spends all her money on books.

• She owes a lot of money to the bank.

• Her aunt takes most of her money.

Which of these is NOT true?

• Miss Honey's aunt was mean to her.

• Miss Honey has a daughter.

• Miss Honey's dad died when she was young.

• Miss Honey's mom died when she was young.

Why does Matilda practice moving a cigar?

• So she can trick Miss Trunchbull.

• So she can trick her parents.

• So she can show off her abilities.

• So she can scare her father.

What are two reasons the Wormwoods are moving to Spain?

• Mrs. Wormwood is afraid of Miss Trunchbull.

• Mr. Wormwood sold stolen cars.

• Miss Honey told them they have to leave.

• Mr. Wormwood is afraid the police are coming after him.

• They are scared of Matilda's powers.