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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15: The Second Miracle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color does Mrs. Wormwood dye her hair?
(a) White.
(b) Blonde.
(c) Purple.
(d) Black.

2. What two authors does Matilda say her parents should read to learn more about life?
(a) Dickens and Kipling.
(b) Elliott and Seymour.
(c) Smith and Jones.
(d) Conrad and Selby Jr.

3. What does Mr. Workwood say it means if you have good strong hair?
(a) You have a good strong brain.
(b) You have lots of money.
(c) You are in strong health.
(d) You have a happy life.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Matilda think being in the school is like being in a cage with a cobra?

2. What does Matilda's father do when Matilda tells him he would enjoy her book?

3. What does Trunchbull claim Bruce stole from the kitchen?

4. How does Miss Honey make sure Matilda does not get bored from school?

5. What is the title of chapter 14?

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