Matilda by Roald Dahl Quiz and Answer Key (Chapters 8, 9, and 10)

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this self-grading, plot-based quiz covering Matilda by Roald Dahl (chapters 8, 9, and 10). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are made for Google Drive. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot:

• The purpose of Miss Honey’s visit to see Miss Trunchbull
• Miss Trunchbull’s personal history
• Miss Trunchbull’s suspicions about Matilda
• Mr. Wormwood’s interactions with Miss Trunchbull
• How Miss Honey tries to help Matilda excel academically
• The reason Matilda’s parents claim to be too busy to talk to Miss Honey
• Mrs. Wormwood’s point of view on how girls should behave
• Mr. Wormwood’s perspective on college
• The name of Matilda’s best friend
• Hortensia’s misbehaviors
• The incident involving Julius Rottwinkle
• The reason Amanda Thripp gets in trouble
• And more