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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: The Trunchbull; Chapter 9: The Parents.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of car is Matilda's father glad to buy?
(a) With with flat tires.
(b) One with the gears worn out.
(c) One with no engine.
(d) One with no sparkplug.

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 stupid.
(c) They say she is beautiful every day.
(d) They say she is genuis.

3. Who is first on Matilda's list for revenge?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Mrs. Phelps.
(d) Her mother.

4. How does Miss Honey make sure Matilda does not get bored from school?
(a) She gets Matilda to teach the other children.
(b) She gives her higher level books to read.
(c) She pays for a private tutor.
(d) She teaches Matilda after school.

5. What animal does the author compare Matilda's father to?
(a) A rat.
(b) A mouse.
(c) A lion.
(d) A dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Matilda's father do for a living?

2. What color does Mrs. Wormwood dye her hair?

3. Why does Miss Trunchbull think Miss Honey wants to move Matilda into another class?

4. What is Mrs. Wormwood's hair the same silvery color as?

5. What does Matilda use to get her father's hat off of the hat stand?

(see the answer key)

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