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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: Mr. Wormwood, the Great Car Dealer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author say Matilda's parents think of her as?
(a) A blister.
(b) A scab.
(c) A ruin.
(d) A donkey.

2. What is the difference between how most parents talk about their children and how Matilda's parents talk about Matilda?
(a) They say she can't watch TV.
(b) They say she is beautiful every day.
(c) They say she is genuis.
(d) They say she is stupid.

3. What kind of cars does Matilda's father sell?
(a) Minis.
(b) Japanese cars.
(c) Ferraris.
(d) Second hand cars.

4. Complete the following sentence - "even when your own child is a disgusting little..."
(a) Spot.
(b) Blister.
(c) Scab.
(d) Eyeball.

5. What has Michael inherited from his father?
(a) His love of crookery.
(b) His love of cars.
(c) His love of books.
(d) His love of soccer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the librarian become concerned with Matilda?

2. Where is Matilda's mother while Matilda is at the library?

3. What does Matilda's father do with the sawdust?

4. What is the title of chapter one?

5. What does Mr. Wormwood use to turn back the numbers of the speedometer?

(see the answer key)

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