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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: Arithmetic; Chapter 6: The Platinum-Blond Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the title of the only book in Matilda's house?
(a) Car World.
(b) The Criminal Underworld.
(c) Adult's World.
(d) Easy Cooking.

3. What does Matilda's father do when Matilda tells him he would enjoy her book?
(a) He orders her to her room.
(b) He throws her out of the house.
(c) He throws the book through a window.
(d) He rips out the pages.

4. Where is Matilda's mother while Matilda is at the library?
(a) At home.
(b) At the supermarket.
(c) At bingo.
(d) At her boyfriend's.

5. What is the name of the village's librarian?
(a) Mrs. Thomas.
(b) Mrs. Phelps.
(c) Miss Honey.
(d) Mr. Jackson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Matilda's brother?

2. Who is first on Matilda's list for revenge?

3. Complete the following sentence - "even when your own child is a disgusting little..."

4. What does the author say has made Matilda's life with her parents bearable?

5. What is the difference between how most parents talk about their children and how Matilda's parents talk about Matilda?

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